There are those who have known it all their lives, and those who have discovered it recently with its spectacular arrival on many restaurant menus in Luxembourg. We tell you all about pinsa and where to try it in Luxembourg.
Pinsa Romana
Pinsa comes from the Latin word ‘pinsere’, which means to stretch and lengthen. Pinsa is thought to have originated in Rome, and some legends suggest that it was invented by poor peasants in the Roman countryside, who made it with a mixture of cereals such as spelt, barley and millet, and water. The dough was then flattened.
Nowadays, wheat and rice flour and water are used to make the dough, which is less rich in gluten and is more easily digestible. The icing on the cake is that its glycaemic index is also lower than that of a traditional pizza.
Compare to pizza, the dough also takes much longer to rise, between 48 and 72 hours. Once it has risen, the dough is flattened and stretched into an oval shape rather than a round one. On the plate, you can enjoy a pinsa with crispy, light and airy pastry.
Pinsa, “less is more“
True Romans will tell you that pinsa should be ‘white’ and not with tomato sauce. Our opinion? You can make it any way you like, and many recipes are possible.
But remember that with pinsa, ‘less is more’, so try to use only a few ingredients on the pastry, and use quality ingredients for a much better taste. A simple drizzle of olive oil with coarse salt and oregano on homemade pasta is all you need for a delicious taste experience!
Where to eat Pinsas in Luxembourg
Essenza Several choices of Pinsa depending on the arrival of vegetables and cheese at this Italian restaurant.
Mio & Mio (City Concorde) After or before a shopping session, take refuge in this Italian address to wolf down a pinsa.
Konrad Bouneweg The ideal place to eat a Pinsa while enjoying a beer or cocktail.
Origins This is a Spanish address, but the pinsas are still very good! To be enjoyed with a Spanish or Italian wine selected by the team.
Al Bacio This restaurant and caterer serves Italian specialities at lunchtime, including pinsa.
Va Sano At Junglinster, you can take away pinsas for a tasty lunch break at the office, or eat in at their brand new restaurant.
Mani d’Oro This specialist in homemade pasta also offers traditional pinsa.
Café de la Place Head to Pétange to try out their pinsas romana.
To make it yourself
You can buy good quality ready-made dough in supermarkets. Delhaize, Auchan and Grand Frais all sell it.
Our favourite? Ricotta, mascarpone, zucchini spaghetti and before serving, add mortadella. Buon appetito!
