Pissaladière
Traditional Monégasque savory tart—from our kitchen to yours
Traditional Monégasque cuisine is a blend of French, Italian and Mediterranean influences, reflecting Monaco’s coastal location and rich history. It features fresh seafood, olive oil, vegetables, and aromatic herbs for a delightful and refreshing taste to your palate. Featured below is SeaDream’s Pissaladière, a classic dish from Monaco and the French Riviera, similar to a pizza but without the cheese. It features caramelized onions, anchovies and black olives on a thin dough. Join us on board a Mediterranean yachting voyage to sample this local delicacy—and if you can’t wait, try it at home!
Ingredients:
For the dough:
250 grams (2 cups) all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 packet (7 grams) dry yeast
150 ml (⅔ cup) warm water
2 tbsp olive oil
For the topping:
500 grams (1 lb) onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
2 cloves garlic, minced
10–12 anchovy fillets (oil-packed, drained)
12–15 black olives (Niçoise or Kalamata)
Black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the dough. In a small bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Cook the onions. Heat olive oil in a pan over low heat. Add onions, garlic, thyme, and black pepper. Cook slowly for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized. Let cool.
Assemble the pissaladière. Preheat oven to 220° C (425° F). Roll out the dough into a thin rectangle or circle and place it on a baking sheet. Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the dough. Arrange the anchovies in a crisscross pattern, placing an olive in each diamond shape.
Bake. Bake for 15–20 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing.
Serving Suggestion. Serve warm or at room temperature with a side salad and a glass of rosé wine.
Serves: 4
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