The next challenge to Messintavola who will feature two other new competitors of the second edition also promises “sparks”. They will confront a vegetable: the zuchini. Versatile, light and symbol of Sicilian summer, this vegetable is preparing to put the competitors to the test in the sixth challenge of the program.
To confront the stove will be Claretta Marchese37 years old, accounting employee with a passion for simple but refined cuisine, e Nico Scandurra56 years old, merchant in the clothing sector, known for his creativity and taste for challenges. Two different characters and two cooking styles that will measure themselves on the interpretation of an ingredient only in appearance “humble”. To taste and judge the dishes, the jury composed of well -known faces and authoritative voices of the Messina gastronomic panorama: Alberto Palella, Salvatore De Maria and Saro Guglotta will be joined by Dino Cardileowner of the “Cardileforni” company, the communicator of the food and sommelier AIS Beppe Amato, the teacher Giusy Di Bella of the Faculty of Gastronomic Sciences of the University of Messina and Annamaria Lo Presti, commercial manager of “La Corte dei Mari”. To frame, as always, the intervention of the chef Paolo Romeowhich will open the episode by presenting its personal interpretation of the courgette, with a recipe capable of combining innovation and respect for the territory. «Zucchina is one of the most versatile and underestimated ingredients of our cuisine. With its delicate flavor and its soft consistency, it manages to adapt perfectly to both simple preparations and more refined dishes, “said Romeo. A reflection, that of the chef, who best introduces an episode ready to surprise. All accompanied by the careful and engaging story of the conductors Valeria Zingale and Salvatore De Mariawho give us an appointment Tuesday at 9 pm on RTP, channel 19and streaming on GazzettadodelSud.it.
