Ligurian Food: 10 Traditional Dishes You Can't Miss – Chef's Pencil

Ligurian Food: 10 Traditional Dishes You Can't Miss – Chef's Pencil

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesLigurian Food: 10 Traditional Dishes You Can't Miss – Chef's Pencil

A crescent-shaped strip of land Liguria is a little jewel between the Maritime Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. From its rugged coastline to its picturesque mountains and fertile hills Liguria’s landscape is as diverse as the variety of ingredients that have shaped its culinary traditions.

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Ligurian Food – 10 Traditional Ligurian Dishes to Try in Cinque Terre

Liguria has traditionally been one of the greatest maritime powers and the motherland of sea captains traders and explorers such as the legendary Christopher Columbus.

Given the proximity to the sea it is not surprising that seafood has always been a staple of the Ligurian diet. However Ligurian cuisine is best known for the simple flavours of fresh produce such as basil and olive oil which when mixed with pine nuts garlic and Parmigiano Reggiano make for the delicious Pesto alla Genovese.

Ligurian cuisine is a rich source of remarkable culinary delights that showcase the region’s abundance of high-quality ingredients. Ligurian dishes embody the natural flavors and essence of the land making the region a true treasure trove of gastronomic excellence. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular Ligurian dishes.