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as well as herbs like rosemary . The pancake is often cut into wedges , sprinkled with salt and pepper , and sold hot .
What does it taste like : The outer part is charred and crispy , while in the inside , it is more creamy .
Try it at : Chez Roger , a simple and always popular stand in Marché de la Condamine … or at a stand near the delightful corner market in Monaco near the border of Beausoleil . There are other hidden treats to be found at this Monaco border too : Sfizio ’ s gluten free pizza and Maison des Pâtes , pasta good enough to be sent to the palace , eat in or take out for astonishingly reasonable prices .
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Pan Bagnat
Round buns filled with tomatoes , onions , black olives , hard-boiled eggs , and unsalted anchovies or tuna , pan bagnat (“ wet bread ”) evolved as a snack for fishermen and morning market workers . It takes its name from the plentiful olive oil that crowns it .
Barbagiuan Барбажуан
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L ’ Épi d ’ Or boulangerie where they make wonderful fougasse Monegasque ( see photo below ) В кондитерской L ’ Épi d ’ Or продают отличные монегасские фугасы ( фото внизу )
Tourta de blea ( or Tourta de blettes )
Sweet or savoury , this is a chard pie ! It can be served as a starter or as a dessert sprinkled with icing sugar . The chard leaves are finely chopped . Added are raisins , pine nuts and ground almonds . There is also a savoury alternative made up of chard , rice , salted tid-bits and parmesan .
What does it taste like : Fresh and filling . The addition of a whole lot of ingredients gives it versatility .
Try it at : A Roca , which makes a great version . Access the restaurant by passing through the stalls outside of Marché de la Condamine and then head inside the market — or go to A Roca by the market on Monaco ’ s border with Beausoleil .
For a divine version why not go to the top : Philippe Joannès , executive head of SBM ’ s catering service , has chosen an atypical Swiss chard supplier : the Bouton d ´ or agricultural association . If Philippe Joannès has set his sights on this chard you can be sure his Monegasque tourta de blettes will be extraordinary … but you will need to contact him at SBM ’ s specialized catering service .
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