Cuisine

Sicilian

Cucina siciliana

A Mediterranean island kitchen shaped by Greek, Arab, Spanish and Italian histories.

Arab citrus, raisins and spices; Spanish tomato and chocolate; street food culture in Palermo. Sicily is not 'Italy but hotter'.

Sweet-sour, fried street food, seafood, and desserts that take pistachio and ricotta seriously.

Countries and regions

Italy

Sicily

Dishes

Pasta alla Norma

Sicilian eggplant, tomato and salted ricotta — named for an opera, cooked like a Tuesday.

45 minEasyNo chilli

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