Cjarsons della Carnia
Cjarsons are the ravioli of Carnia, unique in the world for their sweet-savory filling that varies from valley to valley: potatoes, herbs, ricotta, chocolate, cinnamon, and raisins. Dressed with melted butter and grated smoked ricotta.
Every Carnic family jealously guards its own recipe for the filling.
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the pasta dough with flour, eggs, and water. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Boil the potatoes and mash them. Mix in ricotta, mint, cinnamon, raisins, and cocoa.
- 3
Roll out the dough and cut into 7 cm discs.
- 4
Fill with the sweet-savory mixture and fold into half-moon shapes.
- 5
Cook in salted water for 4-5 minutes.
- 6
Dress with melted butter and grated smoked ricotta.
Chef's Tips
The sweet-savory filling is the secret to cjarsons: don't be afraid to mix cocoa, cinnamon, and potatoes. Smoked ricotta is irreplaceable.