Casa Forcello Green Tomato Mostrada 4.9 Oz

5280 Market and 5280 Gourmet offers Italian Casa Forcello Green Tomato Mostarda This amazing produce has Hand-cut pieces of candied green tomato that come alive with a hint of potent mustard essence. Mostarda is a traditional condiment that balances sweetness and heat. Suggested pairings include Taleggio, Pecorinos, fresh and bloomy rind cheeses. Mostarda's were first made in the 17th century, in Italy, when farming families prepared a special flour, mustard, vinegar, candied fruit, and wine must dressing (wine must is how the recipe adopted the name mostarda) for their holiday celebrations. Modern mostarda is made from fruit, sugar and mustard oil. Though often paired with cheese, they also work well with roasted meats and charcuterie. Paola Calciolari began her career as a pharmacist but her true passion was food. She took a gamble, leaving her secure job in order to produce typical condiments from Mantova (Emilia Romagna), often employing her grandmother’s recipes. She makes her exceptional Mostarda's and compotes by sourcing locally harvested fruit and slicing and candying them in their juices, it is a highly labor intensive process. They are extraordinarily fresh, flavorful and chunky.