Features
- Variety and origin: Sicilian hot chilli peppers stuffed with anchovies and capers, preserved in oil.
- Ingredients: sunflower oil, hot chilli peppers 43%, anchovies, capers, vinegar (sulphites), salt. Acid: E330. May contain: gluten, fish, tree nuts (walnuts, pistachios), celery.
- Appearance and texture: whole chilli peppers, bright red in colour, filled with strongly flavoured anchovies.
- Taste and aroma: balanced between heat, savouriness and Mediterranean freshness.
- Processing method: vegetable preserves in oil, prepared according to Sicilian tradition.
- Pack size: 650 g glass jar.
- Origin: Italy – Sicily. Produced and packed at the plant in C/da Poggiarelli.
- Availability: from January to December.
- Storage: keep in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening.
Discover the authentic, irresistible flavour of AranciaDoc® Anchovy-Stuffed Chilli Peppers, a traditional starter that combines the passion of the sea with the warmth of the Sicilian land.
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Description
AranciaDoc® Anchovy-Stuffed Chilli Peppers are a typical speciality of Sicilian cooking, made with hot chilli peppers stuffed with anchovies and capers, then preserved in sunflower oil.
Prepared by hand and flavoured with white wine vinegar, they combine the bold taste of the sea with the character of the chilli pepper, offering a perfect balance of savouriness and intensity.
Ideal for starters, aperitifs or mixed platters, they bring the most authentic essence of Sicilian preserves to your table.
Nutritional information
Besides its lively taste, chilli pepper is rich in capsaicin, a substance with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, while anchovies provide high-quality protein and omega-3, which are good for heart health.
Average nutritional values per 100 g of product:
- Energy: 342 kJ – 82 kcal
- Fat: 5.1 g (of which saturates 0.7 g)
- Carbohydrate: 3.0 g (of which sugars 1.2 g)
- Fibre: 0 g
- Protein: 6.0 g
- Salt: 1.5 g
A perfect combination of flavour and nutrients, for those who love the bold, genuine flavours of Southern Italy.
In the kitchen
AranciaDoc® Anchovy-Stuffed Chilli Peppers are ideal for:
- serving rustic starters and Mediterranean aperitifs;
- accompanying mature cheeses or cheeses in oil;
- enriching fish dishes and seafood salads;
- topping bruschetta, crostini and gourmet recipes;
- giving a bold touch to pasta or main courses.
Frequently asked questions
- Are the stuffed chilli peppers hot?
They have a balanced heat, softened by the anchovy and caper filling. - Can they be eaten straight after opening?
Yes, they are ready to enjoy, ideal for starters or cold dishes. - How should I store them after opening?
In the fridge, covered with a drizzle of oil to keep them fresh and flavourful. - Where can I buy Sicilian Stuffed Chilli Peppers online?
On Aranciadoc, a portal dedicated to the online sale of typical Sicilian products, shipped from Sicily.
Shipping and delivery
Shipping to Italy is free if your order includes a box of citrus fruit, or from €29 of products; otherwise it costs €9.90. For some smaller islands and hard-to-reach areas there is a surcharge, which we calculate from the postcode.
At checkout you can add delivery to your floor (€5) or delivery by appointment (€4).