Ričet (; barley porridge boiled with beans) is a traditional Slovenian, Croatian, Austrian and Bavarian dish. It is a thick soup. It contains pot barley, beans, potatoes, carrots, parsley, celery, leeks, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. There is typically a substantial amount of cured pork in it. In essence it is a starchy dish, similar to a risotto. By adding more water it can be easily turned into a heavy soup dish. 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 a fairly greasy dish. 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 References External links Ričet with photo Slovenian cuisine German cuisine Austrian cuisine Croatian cuisine