13/01/2024
💖CUDDRURIADDRI AND MONACHELLE OR VECCHIAREDDRE, FILLED WITH ANCHOVIES, A TRADITIONAL CALABRESE RECIPE FROM ANCIENT TIMES. THE WORD “CUDDURA” DERIVES FROM THE ANCIENT GREEK κολλύρα (kollura) which means “crown”. This particular shape was probably very useful to shepherds and travellers, who could carry the cuddruriaddri with them, attaching them to their arm or stick during their long journeys.
Originally from Cosenza, cuddruriaddri are now widespread throughout the region and, depending on the area, are called cullurielli, zippuli or grispelle.κολλύρα (kollura) which means “crown”. This particular shape was probably very useful to shepherds and travellers, who could carry the cuddruriaddri with them, attaching them to their arm or stick during their long journeys.
Originally from Cosenza, cuddruriaddri are now widespread throughout the region and, depending on the area, are called cullurielli, zippuli or grispelle.
These particular donuts are prepared with water, flour and brewer’s yeast. The original Cosenza recipe does not include potatoes, but many add them to make the dough even softer and more delicate. For those with a sweet tooth, there is also a sweet version, where the freshly fried cuddruriaddri are dipped in sugar.
Cudturiaddri must necessarily be enjoyed hot, accompanied by a glass of red wine . In my recipe I used the potatoes previously boiled and then smashed. I love either the salty and sweet version… a real savory treat that brings back childhood memories.