Diabolo - A toy traditionally crafted out of wood but contemporarily plastic resembling a bow-tie which is manipulated with a string held between two sticks.
Diablo - A Botarga (masked character) designed to resemble a demonic character. A Spanish tradition hailing from the early days of Commedia Dell'Arte in 1500s~ Italy and made popular by Commedia actor Stefanello Bottarga.
(This photo was a nightmare to find because google was convinced I mean bottarga or bogata)
Salty bottarga complements the mildly sweet flavor of swordfish and the crunchy texture of fried eggplant.
Casarecce with Sword Fish, Bottarga and Eggplant
Ingredients
1 box Casarecce
2 baby eggplants
1 quart, frying oil
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 small yellow onion, diced
1 garlic clove
12 oz sword fish, diced
1/3 cup white wine
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp mint, sliced thin
TT sea salt
TT grated mullet bottarga
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and a small pot of frying oil to 375°F.
2. Cut the eggplants in ½ inch dices. Deep fry them and set aside to cool.
3. In a separate skillet, gently cook onion with oil, red pepper flakes and whole garlic. Once the onion turns translucent and slightly yellow add diced sword fish and brown over high heat.
4. Stir in wine, reduce well and add tomatoes, season with salt and cook for about five minutes.
5. Cook pasta according to directions, drain and toss with sauce and mint. Top with grated bottarga before serving