Tourtons, ravioles, oreilles d'âne

Tourtons are speciality of the Champsaur valley and would have been served on special occasions in times gone by.

They are small squres of fine pastry, filled with a potato, cheese and onion puree and fried. There are usually served as a starter with a green salad or as a main course with meat.

For tourton fans there are also apple tourtons and prune tourtons which are great for dessert!

This is a traditional dish from the Valgaudemar valley. It’s name 'Oreilles d’âne' (Donkey Ears) comes from the main ingredient, wild spinach, which is collected when it’s size and shape resemble that of a donkey’s ear!

Ravioles are a cheese and potato mixture, rolled into little ‘quenelles’ (a bit like dumplings) and then either fried or baked.

 Le Tourton du Champsaur
La Haute Plaine - 05260 Chabottes
Phone: 0033 (0)4 92 50 46 07