Frisa at the Joyce Pub in Lecce

A frisa for lunch at the Joyce Pub in Lecce.

The frisa is a traditional savory Pugliese biscuit that can be made generally from whole wheat or white flour (in this case, whole wheat, the prevalent version). The biscuit is gently soaked in water and then topped with a variety of ingredients. The classic toppings are chopped tomatoes, arugula, crumbled olive oil-cured tuna, diced mozzarella, a sprinkle of salt and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil (as above).