A regional Italian lampascioni gratin with béchamel, Canestrato Pugliese DOP, professional technique and wine pairing.

Preserved Lampascioni Lampascioni (Italian Wild Hyacinth Bulbs) Lampascioni are small wild bulbs closely associated with Puglia and Basilicata. Their character is pleasantly bitter, earthy and slightly sweet after cooking. They require more preparation than ordinary onions because the bitterness must be controlled rather than completely removed. Repeated soaking and a gentle preliminary boil create a balanced result while preserving the distinctive flavor that makes lampascio