Comments on: grilled tuna with oregano and panelle http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:49:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Lee-Ann http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-180525 Lee-Ann Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:56:13 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-180525 I have been to Sicily twice. As a matter of fact I just got back a week ago. When in Palermo I hunt down as many panelle vendors as possible and eat as many as I can! I have never seen them served with ricotta or any sort of cheese (that would spoil it for me). One thing I did see plenty of was the use of parsley or oregano in the mix. I one vendor used some minced garlic in his. He said it was not "normal" but "meh...garlic makes the mouth happy". I have made these treats a tonne of times and always use parsley and am sure to serve them on soft sesame seed rolls with a good squirt of lemon juice! I have been to Sicily twice. As a matter of fact I just got back a week ago. When in Palermo I hunt down as many panelle vendors as possible and eat as many as I can! I have never seen them served with ricotta or any sort of cheese (that would spoil it for me). One thing I did see plenty of was the use of parsley or oregano in the mix. I one vendor used some minced garlic in his. He said it was not “normal” but “meh…garlic makes the mouth happy”. I have made these treats a tonne of times and always use parsley and am sure to serve them on soft sesame seed rolls with a good squirt of lemon juice!

]]> By: Kull http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-41279 Kull Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:49:32 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-41279 'Panelle' are actually the sicilian name of a Genoese/Ligurian food item named PANISSETTE. PANISSETTE stem from a chickpea/garbanzo farina called PANISSA which was a staple of Genoese/Ligurian cooking in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Liguria (the Northwestern coastal region of Italy, close to France) is a thin arched strip of land pressed between the Sea and a steep row of hills and mountains so in the Middle Ages there was no space at all to grow wheat and importing it from the Po valley was too expensive...Ligurians had to carve terraces out of the hills where chickpea(garbanzo) grew easily and so used their flour to replace wheat in several dishes. When Genoa grew to be the major naval power of its age Genoese merchant princes secured the Sicilian salt producing facilities after having wrested them from the Pisans (whose fleet was utterly destroyed in the Battle of Meloria and whose harbour we filled with rocks and silt to cancel them as a seafaring city-state). Hence sicilians got used to Ligurian PANISSETTE and adopted them, renaming them 'Panelle'. ‘Panelle’ are actually the sicilian name of a Genoese/Ligurian food item named PANISSETTE.

PANISSETTE stem from a chickpea/garbanzo farina called PANISSA which was a staple of Genoese/Ligurian cooking in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

Liguria (the Northwestern coastal region of Italy, close to France) is a thin arched strip of land pressed between the Sea and a steep row of hills and mountains so in the Middle Ages there was no space at all to grow wheat and importing it from the Po valley was too expensive…Ligurians had to carve terraces out of the hills where chickpea(garbanzo) grew easily and so used their flour to replace wheat in several dishes.

When Genoa grew to be the major naval power of its age Genoese merchant princes secured the Sicilian salt producing facilities after having wrested them from the Pisans (whose fleet was utterly destroyed in the Battle of Meloria and whose harbour we filled with rocks and silt to cancel them as a seafaring city-state).

Hence sicilians got used to Ligurian PANISSETTE and adopted them, renaming them ‘Panelle’.

]]> By: Tina http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-5152 Tina Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:06:22 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-5152 WHY have I never heard of Panelle before? More importantly, how is it possible that I've never EATEN it?! Oh me, oh my - what a glaring misfortune that I didn't know I had. I plan to rectify that STAT on the ASAP, particularly as I have a bag of garbanzo flour (from an ill fated Indian dinner) calling out my name.... WHY have I never heard of Panelle before? More importantly, how is it possible that I’ve never EATEN it?! Oh me, oh my – what a glaring misfortune that I didn’t know I had. I plan to rectify that STAT on the ASAP, particularly as I have a bag of garbanzo flour (from an ill fated Indian dinner) calling out my name….

]]> By: Robert http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-5025 Robert Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:52:58 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-5025 Love the simplicity of the dish, minus the fish gassing of course. We are lucky enough in Anchorage to have the stuff fairly fresh shipped from Hawaii whole, and then fileted at the fish monger. Love the simplicity of the dish, minus the fish gassing of course.

We are lucky enough in Anchorage to have the stuff fairly fresh shipped from Hawaii whole, and then fileted at the fish monger.

]]> By: Brittany http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4903 Brittany Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:18:46 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4903 Nummy. After reading this post I got that Toto song stuck in my head. Nummy.
After reading this post I got that Toto song stuck in my head.

]]> By: The Italian Dish http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4868 The Italian Dish Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:51:12 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4868 My mother was from Sicily. I've been there to visit my aunts and uncles and cousins. I love to make chick pea fritters - just a different version of the panelle. My mother was from Sicily. I’ve been there to visit my aunts and uncles and cousins. I love to make chick pea fritters – just a different version of the panelle.

]]> By: Peter http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4864 Peter Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:08:01 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4864 Palermo is really nice for a couple of days, but other parts of Sicily are where the action is. They do unbelievable things with eggplant there (which mostly do not involve any carbon monoxide.) Palermo is really nice for a couple of days, but other parts of Sicily are where the action is. They do unbelievable things with eggplant there (which mostly do not involve any carbon monoxide.)

]]> By: caviar and codfish http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4861 caviar and codfish Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:18:12 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4861 I would've thought that was a steak from the first photo!! But that raw photo is so tuna (or africa) and makin' my mouth water. Gorgeous! I would’ve thought that was a steak from the first photo!! But that raw photo is so tuna (or africa) and makin’ my mouth water. Gorgeous!

]]> By: Donald http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4857 Donald Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:08:04 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4857 I was all like, wow that's a pretty piece of tuna! Then I read Costco...Costco? They sell sashimi grade tuna? Oh, wait... Holy coincidence Batman, we just grilled tuna steaks too. I did a toasted sesame crust with mine. Garbanzo flour? WTF? I was all like, wow that’s a pretty piece of tuna! Then I read Costco…Costco? They sell sashimi grade tuna? Oh, wait…

Holy coincidence Batman, we just grilled tuna steaks too. I did a toasted sesame crust with mine.

Garbanzo flour? WTF?

]]> By: countrymouse http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4842 countrymouse Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:14:54 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4842 Another beautiful dish , Claudia. Two things to add to my must have list: Lidia's book and an oregano bouquet! Another beautiful dish , Claudia.
Two things to add to my must have list:
Lidia’s book and an oregano bouquet!

]]> By: chefectomy http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4831 chefectomy Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:55:04 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4831 KEF, Thanks for introducing the panelle, I have never heard of this. The tuna seems perfect for summer. Thanks! Marc KEF,

Thanks for introducing the panelle, I have never heard of this. The tuna seems perfect for summer.

Thanks!

Marc

]]> By: Tupperware Avalanche » Blog Archive » Haute dawgs http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4830 Tupperware Avalanche » Blog Archive » Haute dawgs Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:47:23 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4830 [...] the plate partner there is panelle, a crazy good French fry substitute made from chickpea flour and nearly carbless, recipe from my [...] [...] the plate partner there is panelle, a crazy good French fry substitute made from chickpea flour and nearly carbless, recipe from my [...]

]]> By: phillygirl64 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4828 phillygirl64 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:54:15 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4828 how timely! I just bought this book! I love chickpeas, so I really can't wait to try the panelle how timely! I just bought this book!

I love chickpeas, so I really can’t wait to try the panelle

]]> By: Matin http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4827 Matin Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:53:27 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4827 I have never tried panelle before, looks pretty good:-) XX M I have never tried panelle before, looks pretty good:-)
XX M

]]> By: Noodles http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4826 Noodles Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:39:02 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4826 Miro Who? Props to Palermo Miro Who? Props to Palermo

]]> By: Samantha from Austin http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4825 Samantha from Austin Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:17:29 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4825 HI! I just checked your blog and saw THIS! I love this plate of food, it looks so yummy. I am stopping at Whole Foods tonight and buying (ungassed) tuna and the garbanzo flour. And oregano because I ran out. So thank you for planning my dinner tonight. Your blog is really great and I always learn from you. HI! I just checked your blog and saw THIS! I love this plate of food, it looks so yummy. I am stopping at Whole Foods tonight and buying (ungassed) tuna and the garbanzo flour. And oregano because I ran out. So thank you for planning my dinner tonight. Your blog is really great and I always learn from you.

]]> By: Mal Carne http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4824 Mal Carne Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:52:06 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4824 I just heard about gassing tuna back in January. The wholesaler was explaining the process and how beautiful it made the fish - the whole while I've got my fist clenched under the table, ready to punch him. He never really picked up that I thought it was a bad idea... go figure. Panelle is a gift from the gods. And Lidia is, was, and shall remain - a freakin' bad ass. I just heard about gassing tuna back in January. The wholesaler was explaining the process and how beautiful it made the fish – the whole while I’ve got my fist clenched under the table, ready to punch him. He never really picked up that I thought it was a bad idea… go figure.

Panelle is a gift from the gods. And Lidia is, was, and shall remain – a freakin’ bad ass.

]]> By: fluffernutter http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4823 fluffernutter Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:22:02 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4823 Panelle for dinner at maison fluffernutter tonight. Carbless Fella will be so happy. Panelle for dinner at maison fluffernutter tonight. Carbless Fella will be so happy.

]]> By: Vincent http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4822 Vincent Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:40:43 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4822 this looks so delicious. ceci and i are friends and the tuna looks AWESOME! this looks so delicious. ceci and i are friends and the tuna looks AWESOME!

]]> By: We Are Never Full http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4821 We Are Never Full Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:28:04 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4821 fabulous! there's that panelle I've been waiting to read about on this blog! looks great. fabulous! there’s that panelle I’ve been waiting to read about on this blog! looks great.

]]> By: Lesley http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4819 Lesley Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:16:39 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4819 Hmm...I am intrigued by the panelle. Though nothing has been cooked in my kitchen in weeks. Weeks! I'm so ashamed. Hmm…I am intrigued by the panelle. Though nothing has been cooked in my kitchen in weeks. Weeks! I’m so ashamed.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4818 Lauren Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:36:09 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4818 What an absolutely beautiful piece of Tuna! You know how I love good Tuna. What an absolutely beautiful piece of Tuna! You know how I love good Tuna.

]]> By: cookiecrumb http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4817 cookiecrumb Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:14:59 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4817 I had never heard of gassing tuna. Damn, I'm never eating tuna again. (Well, I already don't.) I had never heard of gassing tuna. Damn, I’m never eating tuna again. (Well, I already don’t.)

]]> By: Jack http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4816 Jack Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:14:33 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4816 YUM! Tuna is one of my favorite proteins. Definitely in my top five. Raw, seared or even cooked well. I love it I think the gassing started sometime in the last five years. Tuna steaks used to start looking rather unappealing even a day after being exposed to air. Now they look prettier in the supermarket. Carbon monoxide is supposed to preserve the natural color and is considered to be safe. The major criticisms I have heard are that you can end-up purchasing fish much older than it looks. YUM! Tuna is one of my favorite proteins. Definitely in my top five. Raw, seared or even cooked well. I love it

I think the gassing started sometime in the last five years. Tuna steaks used to start looking rather unappealing even a day after being exposed to air. Now they look prettier in the supermarket.
Carbon monoxide is supposed to preserve the natural color and is considered to be safe. The major criticisms I have heard are that you can end-up purchasing fish much older than it looks.

]]> By: Julie http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/comment-page-1/#comment-4815 Julie Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:08:57 +0000 http://www.cookeatfret.com/fish/2008/08/27/grilled-tuna-with-oregano-and-panelle/#comment-4815 I'm a fan of Lidia Bastianich's books and also her television show. On her show she comes across as such a genuine person -- none of that Food Network "television personality" crap. Lidia's also a natural teacher which is one of the things that makes both her books and television show so good. Tuna gassed? Who knew. The three way love child of polenta, french fries and hummus! Heh! Love that! I’m a fan of Lidia Bastianich’s books and also her television show. On her show she comes across as such a genuine person — none of that Food Network “television personality” crap. Lidia’s also a natural teacher which is one of the things that makes both her books and television show so good.

Tuna gassed? Who knew.

The three way love child of polenta, french fries and hummus! Heh! Love that!

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