Regional specialties

Piperade

Slow-cooked tomatoes, sweet peppers and onions with Basque seasoning.

Say it: pee-peh-RAHD (approximate English pronunciation)

Piperade cooks tomatoes, onions and sweet peppers into a soft vegetable preparation. Espelette pepper may add warmth without making every version equally spicy. Eggs and ham are familiar companions, but restaurants serve it in different ways. Check whether the menu describes the vegetables alone or a fuller dish with additional ingredients.

Names to look for on menus

piperade, piperada

Explore its regional connections: French Basque Country

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