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Monaco Cuisine

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37 recipes

Signature Monaco Dishes

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Barbajuan

Barbajuan are small, deep-fried pastries, often shaped like a half-moon, originating from Monaco. They are typically filled with a savory mixture of ricotta cheese, Swiss chard, and leeks, offering a delightful balance of creamy, earthy, and slightly sweet flavors. Barbajuan is considered the national dish of Monaco and is especially popular during national celebrations.

Monaco·Hard·4 hours

Daube Provençale à la Monégasque

A rich and savory beef stew, slow-cooked in red wine with aromatic vegetables and herbs, reflecting the Provençal influences on Monegasque cuisine. This hearty dish is perfect for a comforting meal.

Monaco·Medium·50 minutes (plus resting time)

Fougasse Monégasque

Fougasse Monégasque is a sweet, aromatic bread or cake from Monaco, distinct from the savory Provençal fougasse. It's characterized by its rich flavor profile, often including anise, orange blossom water, rum, and nuts, making it a delightful treat for special occasions or with coffee.

Monaco·Easy·1 hour 10 minutes

Gâteau au Citron Monégasque

A light and moist lemon cake, a staple in Monegasque homes, featuring a bright citrus flavor and a tender crumb. This cake is often enjoyed for afternoon tea or as a simple dessert, reflecting the region's love for fresh, zesty flavors.

Monaco·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Gnocchi à la Monégasque

Soft, pillowy gnocchi are tossed in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce, finished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese. This dish captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors, bringing a taste of the Côte d'Azur to your table.

Monaco·Medium·25 minutes

Langoustines à la Monaco

A luxurious seafood dish featuring tender langoustines sautéed with garlic, herbs, and a touch of citrus, often served over a bed of fresh greens.

Monaco·Medium·45 minutes

Linguine ai Frutti di Mare alla Monégasque

A luxurious pasta dish featuring linguine tossed with a medley of fresh Mediterranean seafood in a light, aromatic sauce infused with garlic, white wine, and a touch of lemon, embodying the coastal essence of Monaco.

Monaco·Easy·35 minutes

Monaco Fish Stew with Saffron and Herbs

A flavorful and hearty fish stew, characteristic of Monaco's coastal cuisine, featuring a delicate balance of saffron, fresh herbs, and tender cod.

Monaco·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Monaco Fraise Millefeuille

A delightful layered pastry dessert featuring crisp puff pastry, rich vanilla pastry cream, and fresh strawberries, often considered a favorite in Monaco.

Monaco·Medium·3 hours

Monaco Lamb Navarin

A hearty and flavorful lamb stew, Navarin à la Monégasque, showcases the region's love for fresh vegetables and tender lamb, often enriched with Mediterranean herbs and a touch of white wine.

Monaco·Easy·35 minutes

Monaco Lemon-Herb Crusted Fish

A light and flavorful dish featuring fresh white fish coated in a vibrant crust of lemon zest, herbs, and breadcrumbs, baked to perfection.

Monaco·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Monaco Vegetable Stew with Aioli

A hearty and flavorful vegetable stew, inspired by Provençal and Ligurian influences, served with a classic garlic aioli. This dish showcases the fresh produce of the Mediterranean region, with a rich tomato base and aromatic herbs.

Monaco·Easy·35 minutes

Monaco-Style Fish Stew

A flavorful and hearty fish stew with Mediterranean influences, featuring a delicate balance of saffron, herbs, and fresh seafood. It's a comforting dish often served with crusty bread.

Monaco·Medium·3 hours

Monaco-Style Lamb Tagine

A fragrant and flavorful lamb tagine with North African influences, reflecting Monaco's cosmopolitan culinary scene. This dish features tender lamb slow-cooked with aromatic spices, dried fruits, and almonds, creating a rich and complex flavor profile.

Monaco·Easy·25 minutes

Monaco-Style Lemon and Herb Crusted Lamb Chops

Tender lamb chops coated in a vibrant crust of fresh herbs, lemon zest, garlic, and breadcrumbs, pan-seared to perfection.

Monaco·Medium·35 minutes

Monaco-Style Sea Urchin Gratin

A luxurious and delicate gratin featuring fresh sea urchins baked in a creamy béchamel sauce with a hint of garlic and parsley, topped with a golden crust.

Monaco·Easy·45 minutes

Oignons Monégasque

A delightful appetizer or side dish featuring small pickling onions sautéed and glazed with wine vinegar, tomato paste, and raisins, offering a sweet and sour flavor profile.

Monaco·Medium·24 hours 45 minutes

Peix Salat Monégasque

A traditional Monegasque dish featuring salt cod, rehydrated and then stewed with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs. It's a flavorful and rustic preparation showcasing the Mediterranean influence.

Monaco·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Petits Farcis Monégasques

A delightful dish of small, hollowed-out vegetables (like tomatoes, zucchini, and bell peppers) stuffed with a savory mixture of minced meat, herbs, and breadcrumbs, then baked to perfection.

Monaco·Medium·2 hours

Pissaladière Niçoise

A delightful onion tart from the Ligurian coast, often found in Monaco, featuring a savory base of caramelized onions, anchovies, and olives.

Monaco·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Poulet à la Monégasque

A flavorful chicken dish showcasing the Mediterranean influences of Monaco, featuring tender chicken pieces braised with tomatoes, olives, herbs, and a hint of white wine.

Monaco·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Poulet aux Olives et Citron

A flavorful Monegasque chicken dish featuring tender chicken pieces braised with olives, lemon, white wine, and aromatic herbs, capturing the essence of Mediterranean flavors.

Monaco·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Poulet Monégasque aux Olives et Citron

A flavorful chicken dish inspired by Monegasque cuisine, featuring tender chicken pieces braised with olives, lemon, garlic, and herbs, evoking the fresh Mediterranean flavors of the region.

Monaco·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Poulet Provençal Monaco

A flavorful chicken dish inspired by Provençal flavors, featuring tender chicken pieces braised with tomatoes, olives, herbs, and a hint of lemon, reflecting Monaco's Mediterranean culinary heritage.

Monaco·Medium·45-50 minutes

Risotto aux Légumes Printaniers

A vibrant and creamy spring vegetable risotto, celebrating the fresh produce of the region with asparagus, peas, and a hint of lemon. This dish showcases the influence of Italian cuisine on Monegasque cooking, using Arborio rice to create a luxurious texture.

Monaco·Medium·45 minutes

Salade de Fruit de Mer Monégasque

A luxurious and refreshing seafood salad featuring a medley of fresh Mediterranean seafood, tossed with crisp greens, olives, and a light balsamic vinaigrette, capturing the essence of Monaco's coastal bounty.

Monaco·Easy·20 minutes

Salade Printemps des Arts Monégasque

A vibrant and fresh salad inspired by the Monegasque interpretation of Salade Niçoise, featuring a delicate balance of seasonal vegetables, high-quality tuna, and a light lemon-herb vinaigrette. This dish celebrates the fresh produce of the region and the light, elegant flavors characteristic of Monegasque cuisine.

Monaco·Medium·25 minutes

Scampi Monte Carlo

A luxurious seafood dish featuring shrimp sautéed with garlic and basil in a rich cream sauce, often served with rice.

Monaco·Easy·25 minutes

Socca Monégasque

A thin, unleavened chickpea flour pancake, originating from Nice but widely enjoyed in Monaco. It's savory, crispy on the edges, and soft in the center, often seasoned simply with black pepper.

Monaco·Easy·25 minutes + resting time

Socca Monégasque aux Herbes

A savory chickpea flour pancake, a popular street food in the region, here enhanced with fresh Monegasque herbs for an aromatic twist.

Monaco·Medium·2 hours

Soupe de Poissons Monégasque

A rich and flavorful fish soup, a staple of Monegasque cuisine, featuring a variety of local fish and aromatic Provençal herbs.

Monaco·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes (plus soaking time)

Stocafi

Stocafi is a traditional Monegasque stew made from dried salted cod (bacalao) that is rehydrated and then simmered in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, capers, black olives, white wine, and herbs. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that showcases the Mediterranean influences on Monégasque cuisine.

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Monaco·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Tarte Tatin aux Pommes

A classic French upside-down apple tart with a Monegasque twist, featuring deeply caramelized apples baked under a buttery pastry. This version emphasizes a rich caramel and perfectly tender apples, often enjoyed as a sophisticated dessert.

Monaco·Medium·50-55 minutes (plus chilling time)

Tarte Tropézienne Monégasque

A delightful Monegasque twist on the classic Tarte Tropézienne, featuring a light brioche-like bun filled with a luscious crème pâtissière and a hint of orange blossom water, often topped with pearl sugar.

Monaco·Easy·25 minutes

Tomates à la Monegasque

A refreshing and flavorful Monegasque dish featuring large tomatoes stuffed with a savory mixture of tuna, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and chives. It's a delightful appetizer or light meal, showcasing fresh ingredients and a touch of elegance.

Monaco·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Tourte aux Courgettes Monégasque

A savory tart featuring thinly sliced zucchini baked in a delicate, olive oil-based crust. This dish highlights the simplicity and fresh flavors of Monegasque cuisine, often prepared with local zucchini and herbs.

Monaco·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Tourte de Blettes

A traditional sweet and savory tart from the Nice region, featuring a filling of Swiss chard, pine nuts, raisins, and sugar, encased in a delicate pastry crust. It's a unique dish that balances earthy flavors with a touch of sweetness.

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