Friarielli in Oil Elite Tin 760 g (Case of 6) — Ristoris

Friarielli (broccoli rabe / turnip tops) in sunflower oil, Elite line by Ristoris: a 760 g ring-pull tin, sold in a case of 6, made in Italy with 63% friarielli, garlic and hot red chilli. Ready to use, slightly bitter and aromatic, this is the signature vegetable of Neapolitan cuisine, ideal for the classic salsiccia e friarielli, for topping pizzas and for dressing pasta in professional kitchens.

What are friarielli

Friarielli are the tender shoots and flowering tops of a local variety of turnip greens, harvested before flowering. The same vegetable is called broccoletti in Rome and cime di rapa in Puglia, but in Naples friarielli refers specifically to this prized version, fried (frijere, hence the name) in a pan with garlic, oil and chilli. They have a distinctive, pleasantly bitter flavour that balances rich, fatty dishes such as pork sausage. Ristoris offers them already trimmed, blanched and seasoned, removing all the preparation work for busy kitchens.

The producer: Ristoris

Ristoris is an Italian food-service company based in Broni, in the province of Pavia (Lombardy). It specialises in preserved vegetables, sauces and ingredients for the HoReCa channel, with a broad catalogue of regional Italian specialities. The Elite line gathers its premium preserves selected for professional use. Friarielli in oil are part of this range and reach LAPA directly from Italy.

Sensory profile

The leaves keep a soft yet structured texture, not mushy. The taste is herbaceous and markedly bitter, lifted by garlic and a clear chilli heat. The covering sunflower oil carries the aromatics and can be reused to finish the dish. Colour ranges from deep to brownish green, typical of cooked turnip greens preserved in oil.

Professional uses

• Salsiccia e friarielli: the Neapolitan classic. Brown Italian pork sausage, add the drained friarielli and finish in the pan 5-7 minutes; serve as a main or in a sandwich.
• Pizza and calzone: top a Neapolitan pizza with friarielli and provola, or fill a calzone with friarielli, sausage and fior di latte.
• Pasta: toss with orecchiette or paccheri, garlic, chilli and a little cooking water for a quick Southern-Italian first course.
• Panini and focaccia: a warm filling with provola or mozzarella for take-away and bar service.
• Side dish: serve warm alongside grilled or roasted meats, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

Pairings

Friarielli pair naturally with Italian pork sausage, provola, smoked scamorza, fior di latte, hard cheeses and durum-wheat pasta. The bitter note works well with the sweetness of caramelised onion and the richness of pork. Cross-stock with Ristoris preserved vegetables, fior di latte and durum-wheat flour to build complete pizza and pasta menus.

Technical specifications

Net weight 760 g per tin, case of 6. Friarielli 63%, sunflower oil, hot red chilli, garlic powder, salt; acidity regulators: lactic acid, citric acid; antioxidant: ascorbic acid. No allergens declared on the label. Shelf life up to 24 months at room temperature when unopened. EAN 8056515243878. HS customs code 2005.99. Country of origin: Italy.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light and heat sources. Drain before use. Once opened, transfer the product to a suitable container, keep refrigerated at 0-4 deg C and consume within a few days. The covering oil may be used to season the same preparation but does not replace raw extra virgin olive oil.

Delivery and logistics

B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). As a shelf-stable ambient product, no cold chain is required: direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Frauenfeld, Aargau, Bern and Basel, and dispatch within 24-48 hours to Ticino (Lugano, Mendrisio, Chiasso), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg), Valais (Sion, Martigny) and Graubunden (Chur, Davos) via partner couriers (Swiss Post PostPac, Planzer, Galliker). Ideal for stocking professional pantries. Service tailored for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, delicatessens, Italian grocery stores and private customers passionate about Italian cuisine.

Who it is for

Designed for pizzerias, Neapolitan restaurants, trattorias, gastronomies, hotels and caterers that want an authentic, ready-to-use Southern-Italian vegetable with controlled food cost and consistent quality, supplied case by case across Switzerland by LAPA.