Ričet () is a traditional dish found in Slovenia, Austria, Bavaria and parts of Croatia (continental Northern regions). It is a thick soup containing pot barley, beans, potatoes, carrots, parsley, celery, leeks, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and usually a substantial amount of cured pork. Depending on the amount of water used, it may be a soup or a thick porridge similar to a risotto.
Etymology The word is typical of central Slovenia, including Ljubljana, and derives from Styrian German or . Etymologists suggest that is a derivation from two German expressions: , "to slip, slide", and , "slippery". In fact, is fairly greasy dish.Taste Slovenia. Bogataj Janez, 2007. Rokus Gifts.
It has a historical reputation of being served to prisoners.
See also Slovenian cuisine Kongbap, the Korean grain and legume dish, also sometimes associated with prison food service
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External links Ričet with photo