during your hands on Kosher cooking class in Rome ask for another typical deli of the roman cuisine, the “Aliciotti con l’indivia” – anchovies with curly endive – based on bluefish, so appetizing and rich in Omega-3.

Anchovies are also an essential ingredient for deep fry Zucchini blossoms filled with mozzarella; actually the anchovies in olive oil are an option, but they make all the difference, try it for yourself.

Or if you are fond of rustic and juicy snacks, apply for “Bruschetta con pomodori a mezzo”, with deep red Casalino variety tomatoes, handful of parsley, dry oregano, garlic, sugar, and extra virgin olive oil. Cut in halves, seasoned and slightly sweetened, baked in hot oven and served on a grill bread slice…. you’ll dream of it!

Some natives still ignore the Jewish origins of the “Aliciotti con l’indivia”, due to the Sumptuary laws imposed to the Ghetto by the Papal authority in 1661, which banned any fish species but bluefish, particularly anchovies and sardines.

At that point Jewish women made the best out of these poor ingredients, and prepared a dish made with overlapped layers of curly endive and gutted anchovies, seasoned with olive oil, parsley, chopped garlic, a pinch of black pepper, salt, and baked for about an hour until the dark crust looks crunchy.

Can’t  describe the smell and flavor, you have to try!

The chef of your hans on Kosher cooking class in Rome will please you with a traditional dessert, made of Mediterranean ingredients like honey, dry and candied fruit, which were widely used in ancient times by the Romans.

The “Tortolicchio” stands out above any other cake, typical of the Purim.

The name derives from the roman dialect “tortore” stick, due to its shape and brown crust, made of almonds, honey, orange zests, and confetti, a nutritious and revitalizing dessert.

Don’t use Google translator for  “pizza dolce ebraica”, ‘cause it is not a regular pizza, it’s a cake with a crispy marzipan-like centre, filled with nuts, and candied cherries, a semi-hard pie easy to bake at home. It is normally referred to the “milah” ceremony and it is one of the oldest recipes of the Ghetto bating back to the 16th century.

Cherries are also the main ingredient of the “Crostata ricotta e visciole”, a superbe cherry cheesecake! It consists of sweet pastry containing a layer of sharp tasting cherries covered with soft ricotta cheese….. a real treat for gourmands.

However, if you are crazy for the traditional Italian Tiramisu, don’t be shy and go for it, it is one of the chef’s specialities, absolutely overwhelming!

You can apply for both a strictly Kosher based class certified by the Jewish Community in Rome or a Kosher friendly one, with ingredients that comply with the Jewish law except for kitchen tools, pots and pans.

Make your choice and you will definitely love it!

Don’t forget our proposals concerning Kosher cuisine in Milan and more exciting food events in Venice

such as Venice food shopping tour or Venice cooking class. Moreover, browse our website for cookery tours in Florence, and Tuscany!