Fontechiari. The Abbuots

Abbuot are one of the typical dishes of Ciociaria and can be found in many countries with different names.

Abbuot are rolls of lamb entrails (hence the word abbuot which means wrapped) and was a way to use all the parts of the animal.

These are seasoned with many spices such as garlic, pepper, chilli and parsley, and placed inside the lamb's casing which is used to contain the dough.

It is cooked slowly in a pan with a sauté or roasted on the grill and, once cold, it is cut into slices.