Parco Naturale Regionale dell'Aveto

Production area
Valle Sturla and Val Graveglia (GE)

Curiosities
Baciocca is a dish widespread in the inland of Genova Near East. It consists of a few ingredients, simple but nourishing, and is so tasty that it has become an appetizers in many traditional restaurants. It is based on quarantina potatoes, with a delicate and not floury taste. The taste is enriched by the cooking method, using the terracotta or cast iron bell (testo).
During the cooking, the cake has a layer of chestnut leaves under it. Before using them, they must be dampened with boiling water and put under some weight to stretch out their edges.