Frandura is a typical dish of the Ligurian tradition, especially from the area around Montalto Ligure. It is a type of soup or stew made with simple ingredients, but requires long and slow cooking to fully develop the flavors. Here is the traditional recipe for Frandura:
Ingredients:
200g dried white beans (preferably Borlotti or Cannellini type)
200g yellow cornmeal (polenta type)
1 medium onion
2 medium potatoes
1 celery stalk
1 carrot
1 garlic clove
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley (for decoration, optional)
Instructions:
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