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Neccio

🇮🇹 A dish from Italy

Neccio, a dish from Italy
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Neccio, also called niccio, ciaccio or cian, is a galette based on chestnut flour, typical of some mountain zones of Tuscany and Emilia, in Italy, and of the island of Corsica, in France.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientschestnut flour, water, salt
🔥Cooking methodthin batter cooked between hot plates or pans
👅Flavour & styleearthy, mildly sweet, nutty
🕒When it’s eateneaten as a snack, sometimes filled with cheese

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Neccio come from?
Neccio is a dish that originated in Italy.
What is Neccio?
Neccio, also called niccio, ciaccio or cian, is a galette based on chestnut flour, typical of some mountain zones of Tuscany and Emilia, in Italy, and of the island of Corsica, in France.