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sambuco

elderberry or elderflowers

Used to make jams, syrups, juices, especially in Friulil the flowers can be fried in batter (fiori di sambuco in pastella). Not to be confused with the anise-flavoured liqueur, sambuca.

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Fruits & Nuts

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

Image by pizzodisevo 1937