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Pichade

Name: Pichade
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Pizza dough', 'amount': '1 pound, store-bought or homemade'}; {'ingredient': 'Olive oil', 'amount': '3 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Onions', 'amount': '2 large, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Anchovies', 'amount': '6-8, packed in oil'}; {'ingredient': 'Black olives', 'amount': '1/2 cup, pitted and sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}

Pichade is a delightful culinary treasure from the picturesque town of Menton, nestled in the sun-kissed French Riviera. This savory dish resembles a pizza, featuring a golden, crispy crust topped with sweet, caramelized onions, salty anchovies, and briny black olives. The combination of flavors evokes the essence of Mediterranean cuisine, making it a perfect appetizer or light main course to be enjoyed al fresco with a glass of chilled rosé. Traditionally prepared by local families, Pichade is a celebration of simple, quality ingredients that come together to create a dish that is both rustic and elegant.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Pizza dough: 1 pound, store-bought or homemade
Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
Onions: 2 large, thinly sliced
Anchovies: 6-8, packed in oil
Black olives: 1/2 cup, pitted and sliced
Salt: to taste
Pepper: to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness, about 1/4 inch for a crispy crust.
In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté for approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until they become soft, translucent, and golden brown. Remove from heat.
Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Arrange the anchovies evenly on top of the onions, followed by the sliced black olives.
Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the toppings, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer the prepared Pichade to a baking sheet or a pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the toppings are bubbly.
Once baked, allow the Pichade to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Appetizer/Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 320 • Fat: 18g • Carbs: 30g • Protein: 10g • Sodium: 700mg • Sugar: 3g