Barbagiuai are delicious fried ravioli filled with pumpkin, ricotta, rice, and grated Grana cheese. This dish, with its enveloping flavors, is an absolute must of Ligurian cuisine. Their origin dates back to the 15th century and they are still a beloved delicacy today.
Cook the pumpkin in salted boiling water and separately cook the rice
Mix the blended pumpkin and rice with the Grana cheese and ricotta
Season with salt and pepper
Knead the flour with lukewarm water, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt
Roll out the dough, cut into squares, and fill them with the previously prepared mixture
Fold into triangles and fry in hot peanut oil
Serve the barbagiuai with a lamb's lettuce salad dressed with olive oil, salt, and pepper
Bowl
Rolling pin
Store in the refrigerator in airtight containers for up to 2-3 days
Barbagiuai are a typical dish of Ligurian cuisine
Italia, Liguria
| Energy (kcal) | 174.7 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 22.61 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 2.07 |
| Fat (g) | 5.91 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 3.49 |
| Protein (g) | 8.81 |
| Fiber (g) | 0.87 |
| Sale (g) | 0.26 |
