Cuisine of Basilicata

Cuisine of Basilicata, also called Lucanian cuisine, is the regional cuisine of Basilicata, Italy. Its principal ingredients include pork and sheep meat, legumes, cereals and vegetables, with hot peppers, powdered raw peppers and horseradish used as seasonings. Historically associated with peasant food, it emphasizes simple recipes and reusing meat and bread. An early manuscript on Lucanian cooking dates to 1524 and was written by Antonio Camuria of Lagonegro.

Region

Basilicata, Italy

Main ingredients

Pork and sheep meat, legumes, cereals and vegetables

Early manuscript

1524, by Antonio Camuria