Scottadito

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Scottadito is a traditional dish hailing from Rome and the central Apennines, although it's nowadays made throughout the country. The dish consists of barbecued baby lamb chops and it's made with a combination of lamb chops, olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs such as marjoram, mint, and thyme. The lamb chops are coated in herbs and drizzled with olive oil, then left to sit for an hour before they're grilled over charcoal. Once fully cooked, the lamb chops are sprinkled with salt and often served with a sauce on the side (consisting of olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard). The dish is especially popular during the Easter festivities and the name means finger-burning because it is served so hot and it's meant to be eaten with your hands.