Pevarini (misspelled peverini in one notable source[1]) are a traditional pepper cookie of Venice.[2] They are traditionally made with molasses, lard, white pepper, and flour.[2][3] Modern recipes for pevarini often use butter as a substitute for lard.[2][4] Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are common additions to the cookie.[2][4]
| Place of origin | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Venice, Veneto |
| Main ingredients | Molasses, lard, white pepper, flour |
Etymology edit
Pevarini take their name from pevare, which means "pepper" in the Venetian dialect.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Errata for The Taste of Conquest". Retrieved 2011-12-07.
- ^ a b c d "Pevarini | Traditional Cookie From Venice | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Venice Recipes and Curiosities from the Venetian Cuisine". Retrieved 2011-12-07.
- ^ a b c Cuisine (2024-04-20). "Pevarini (Pepper Biscuits)". Cuisine Magazine - From New Zealand to the World. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
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