Barbajuan
Southern European appetizer
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Barbajuan (also spelled barbagiuan or barbagiuai) is an appetizer mainly found in eastern part of the French Riviera, in the western part of Liguria and in Monaco.[1][2][3] A kind of fritter stuffed with Swiss chard, rice and ricotta, among other ingredients. In Monaco, where it is especially eaten on the national day, 19 November.[4] The word means Uncle John in western Ligurian and Monégasque dialect.[5] Other fillings can include pumpkin, minced meat, leeks or eggs.[6]
Alternative namesBarbagiuan
CourseHors d'oeuvre
Place of originWestern part of Italian Riviera, Monaco and eastern part of French Riviera
Main ingredientsSwiss chard, spinach, ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, onions, leeks, egg whites, pastry (flour, eggs, olive oil)
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| Alternative names | Barbagiuan |
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| Course | Hors d'oeuvre |
| Place of origin | Western part of Italian Riviera, Monaco and eastern part of French Riviera |
| Main ingredients | Swiss chard, spinach, ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, onions, leeks, egg whites, pastry (flour, eggs, olive oil) |
