Abbamele [SEP] country of origin
Abbamele
Abbamele (also known as abbatu, "abbathu" or "abbatzu" in Sardinian) is a honey-based product from the rural culture of Sardinia (Italy). The proper Sardinian name is also not rarely italianized into "sapa di miele" "honey sapa".
According to the traditional methods of preparation, honeycombs are crushed, and the balls of wax containing 20-30% of honey are collected in generic containers. In the days immediately after all the honey extract has settled, the remaining
has hints of coffee and caramel. When the liquid assumes a consistency similar to that of honey, the heating is interrupted, and the boiler is deposited in a secluded place and allowed to cool before the abbamele is drained.
The resulting abbamele has a concentrated honey flavour, and can be eaten with cheese, for example salted or smoked Sardinian ricotta cheese, with fresh fruit, or even with pasta or vegetables.