Ingredient
trofie
Among the typical specialties of the Liguria region, trofie stand out in particular in their historic combination with pesto: in reality, however, there are also trofie prepared from a mixture of chestnuts, which are then seasoned with a special walnut sauce . The trofie owe their name to the Ligurian dialect and, in particular, to the verb strufuggiare, which would mean "to rub": in fact, to prepare them, it is necessary to make a gesture with the hand to be able to give them that typical curled shape, causing the dough to rub on the work surface. According to others, however, the term trophy can be traced back to the Greek trophe, which indicates nutrition.
Use in cooking
Trofie belong to the gastronomic tradition of the Liguria region: they are traditionally prepared as a first course seasoned with tasty ingredients.Preservation
Depending on how they are prepared, trofie can be preserved in different ways: mainly the drying process is chosen and, alternatively, freezing is chosen.Curiosity
In the Ligurian dialect, the term trofie indicates nothing less than gnocchi obtained from a mixture of flour and potatoes.Start shopping
