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- Pesto Genovese. One of the most famous and beloved sauces in Italian cuisine, originating from Genoa, this green, raw sauce is made with fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Pecorino cheese, and extra virgin olive oil.
- Focaccia Genovese. Genoa is renowned for its delicious focaccia, which is a soft and airy oven-baked flatbread topped with olive oil, salt, and sometimes rosemary.
- Farinata. A popular street food in Genoa, this is a thin pancake-like dish made from a batter of chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt. It is then baked until crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.
- Ciuppin. This is a mouthwatering fish soup, made with a variety of local seafood and cooked in a flavorful tomato-based broth. The soup is sometimes spelled ciupin.
- Pesto. Who doesn’t know pesto? This sauce is now well known all over the world, but its origins are Genoese and only here can you eat the real pesto with Prà basil.
- Pansoti with walnut sauce. It is pasta stuffed with vegetables and covered with delicious sauce made of cream and walnuts. Dedicated to refined palates. It is a typical Genoese dish you absolutely can’t miss.
- Fried squid and anchovies. Genoa is a port city with a long tradition of cooking what is fished there. The fish is fried flawlessly in the historical chip shops of the old town: it’s light and dry!
- Salt cod. Different country, different salt cod. In Genoa you’ll eat it “accomodato” (prepared through a long process) with pine nuts, Taggiasca olives and potatoes.
Aug 7, 2023 · Street Food Tour in Genoa. With a local guide, you'll experience what makes Genoa cuisine so special, learning about the city's maritime roots and history and enjoy a variety of Ligurian food, including fresh pesto, fried fish cones, savory vegetable pies and the local traditional bread, focaccia.
- Lori Sorrentino
Sep 9, 2023 · Nestled between the Ligurian Sea and the rolling hills of Liguria, Genoa is famous for its delicious and diverse cuisine. From fresh seafood delicacies to mouthwatering pastries, this food guide will take you on a culinary journey through the flavors of Genoa.
Feb 21, 2024 · If you’re talking about what makes Genoa’s food stand out, you’ve got to mention their Pesto Genovese. It’s like a flavor bomb made with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, a mix of Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses, and of course – really good olive oil.
Dec 26, 2019 · The food of Genoa is a mouthwatering combination of Ligurian Region ingredients- here’s what to eat in Genoa and how you can cook it at home!
Aug 4, 2022 · Genoa Food Guide: What to eat in Genoa Italy focusing on traditional Ligurian food with 25+ must eat Genovese dishes and where to eat them
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