Sicilian Tuna Carpaccio: a Gourmet Recipe by Chef Lorenzo Boni

November 14th, 2008 by academia barilla chef

Today we have for you another Italian food creation of Barilla’s Executive Chef Lorenzo Boni’s series of gourmet recipes made with the new Academia Barilla artisan gastronomy products: Sicilian Tuna Carpaccio.

Ready? Let’s go to the kitchen! Missing a Academia Barilla ingredient? Just follow the links in the recipe to find the respective products at the Academia Barilla online shop.

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SICILIAN TUNA CARPACCIO
A recipe by Chef Lorenzo Boni
(serves 4)

INGREDIENTS

- 1/2 lb, tuna sushi grade, sliced thin
- 4 tablespoons, lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons, Academia Barilla Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 cup, heart of celery, julienned
- 1/2 jar, Academia Barilla Nocellara del Belice Olives, sliced
- Academia Barilla Sicilian Sea Salt with Orange Zest, to taste
- 4 leaves, basil, julienned
- 2 slices, bread

PREPARATION

Arrange the tuna slices on a platter. Season with lemon, Academia Barilla Sicilian Sea Salt with Orange Zest and pepper; marinate for five minutes.

Combine the drained olives with celery, basil. Top the Carpaccio and serve with warm bread croutons

To make croutons:
Rub bread with Academia Barilla Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Academia Barilla Sicilian Sea Salt with Orange Zest and pepper; grill or toast in the oven until slightly brown.

CHEF TIPS
While making this dish, keep the celery in ice for extra crispiness.

Thank you very much, Lorenzo! We are sure that our Italian Food Lovers readership really appreciated the additional Chef tips that make italian cuisine more tasty!

More recipes prepared by Chef Lorenzo Boni with the new Academia Barilla products coming soon…

Academia Barilla’s New Authentic Italian Food Products

September 16th, 2008 by academia press office

This is the second part of the enhanced press release with links and images about the recent launch of new Italian gourmet food products from Academia Barilla.

Academia Barilla launches new Italian gourmet food products to expand its authentic Italian food collection (part 2).

After launching the Giada De Laurentiis Selected by Academia Barilla Italian gourmet food celebrity collection, Academia Barilla presents a new range of authentic Italian regional food delicacies to bring to the gourmet table - the flavors and traditions of Emilia-Romagna, Liguria, Sardinia, Sicily and Tuscany.

Parma, Italy, September 12, 2008 - After the successful launch of the Giada De Laurentiis Selected by Academia Barilla Italian gourmet product line, designed together with Italian Chef, cookbook author and TV celebrity Giada De Laurentiis, Academia Barilla announces a new expansion of its Italian gourmet food product collection with the release of a number of new food specialty products. These new products include rare regional extra virgin olive oils, tasty sauces and pesto, delicious green olives, an herbaceous herb mix and creamy cheese spreads.

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Sicilian D.O.P. Nocellara del Belice Olives

Academia Barilla’s Pitted Sicilian Green Olives are carefully selected from the centuries-old olive trees of the Belice Valley in Sicily, where the red soil and warm climate offer the precious and renowned Nocellara del Belice D.O.P. olive variety. Seasoned with hot pepper, local wild oregano and garlic, this traditional Sicilian recipe offers fresh and exceptional Mediterranean flavors.

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Sapori Italiani 

Among the latest Italian food delicacies introduced by Academia Barilla is the Sapori Italiani Mix, an exclusive selection of Italian herbs from small Tuscan and Sicilian estates. Hand packed with wild oregano, capers and cured olives, this mix gives true Italian taste and flair to any dish.

Spreadable Cheeses

academia-barilla-gourmet-italian-spreadable-cheeses-parmigiano-pecorinoAcademia Barilla has introduced two absolute novelties in the authentic Italian food scene: regional Italian cheese spreads.

The Academia Barilla Pecorino Sardo, Truffles and Porcini Mushrooms Cheese Spread is produced in Sardinia, Italy, and reveals a new way to experience Pecorino cheese combined with the true Italian flavors; Sardinian cheese, prestigious spring time Bianchetto white truffles and porcini mushrooms from Tuscany.

Academia Barilla Spreadable Cheese with Parmigiano Reggiano D.O.P., with delicates notes of fresh milk, yogurt and honey and intense flavor sensation of Parmigiano Reggiano is a new gourmet way to experience Parmigiano Reggiano, approved by the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Academia Barilla Online Store

Academia Barilla’s newest products are already available at the Academia Barilla online store, with the entire Academia Barilla and Giada De Laurentiis Selected by Academia Barilla product collection, culinary gift sets, gift certificates and more gourmet gift ideas.

The Academia Barilla product collection is also available internationally at selected gourmet food and specialty stores, with a large distribution in the United States.

About Academia Barilla

Academia Barilla protects, promotes and develops the Art of Italian Gastronomy, creating the ultimate Italian experience. Located in Parma, Italy, Academia Barilla was born in 2004 under the auspices of Italy’s most important food company, Barilla.

Academia Barilla’s top quality Italian gourmet products are selected in collaboration with accomplished chefs and experts in regional gastronomy, to develop exceptional products rooted in Italian traditions. Academia Barilla also offers full immersion culinary experiences in the breathtaking region of Emilia-Romagna.

Press Contacts

For more information about Academia Barilla’s products and services, please visit the Academia Barilla website at www.academiabarilla.com.
For Italian culinary news, gourmet recipes and interactive content on Italian food also visit our Italian Food Lovers blog at www.italian-food-lovers.com.

In the USA please contact Stephanie Sette calling +1 847-405-7564, toll-free 866-772-2233, or emailing ssette@barilla-usa.com.