Taralli with Ginger and Turmeric

Taralli with ginger and turmeric are a tasty and aromatic snack, perfect for those who love intense flavors and a touch of exoticism. Here is the recipe to prepare them.

Ingredients

• 500 g of 00 flour
• 200 ml of white wine
• 100 ml of extra virgin olive oil
• 10 g of salt
• 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
• Fennel seeds (optional)
• Ground black pepper (optional)

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour with the salt, ginger, and turmeric, also adding the fennel seeds and black pepper if you want a bolder flavor.
2. Add the extra virgin olive oil and start kneading.
3. Gradually pour in the white wine and continue working the dough until it becomes smooth and homogeneous.
4. Take small portions of dough and roll them into thin ropes. Join the ends of the ropes to give the taralli their typical ring shape.
5. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Drop the taralli in a few at a time and drain them with a slotted spoon as soon as they rise to the surface.
6. Arrange the taralli on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and let them dry for a few hours or until they are completely dry to the touch.
7. Bake the taralli in a preheated oven at 200 °C for about 20-25 minutes or until they start to turn golden.
8. Let them cool on a wire rack before serving.

Fun Facts

Taralli are a very popular snack in southern Italy, particularly in Puglia and Campania. Traditionally they are made with white wine and olive oil and can include flavors like fennel seeds, pepper, or chili. Their peculiarity is the double cooking: first immersed in boiling water and then baked in the oven, a bit like bagels. The addition of ginger and turmeric is not traditional, but it is a tasty way to give a touch of novelty to this classic of Italian cuisine.

I hope you enjoy making them!