List of Sicilian dishes

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== List of Sicilian dishes ==

Sicilian cuisine is a reflection of the rich history and culture of Sicily, an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Influenced by various civilizations, including the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, and Normans, Sicilian dishes are known for their unique flavors and ingredients. Below is a list of notable Sicilian dishes:

Appetizers

• Arancini: Deep-fried rice balls typically filled with ragù, mozzarella, and peas.
• Panelle: Chickpea flour fritters, often served in a sandwich.
• Caponata: A cooked vegetable salad made with eggplant, celery, capers, and a sweet and sour sauce.

Main Courses

• Pasta alla Norma: A pasta dish made with eggplant, tomato sauce, ricotta salata, and basil.
• Pasta con le sarde: Pasta with sardines, fennel, pine nuts, and raisins.
• Involtini di pesce spada: Swordfish rolls stuffed with breadcrumbs, pine nuts, and raisins.

Street Food

• Sfincione: A thick, spongy pizza topped with tomato sauce, onions, anchovies, and caciocavallo cheese.
• Pane con la milza: A sandwich made with veal spleen, often served with ricotta or caciocavallo cheese.

Desserts

• Cannoli: Tubular pastries filled with sweetened ricotta cheese and often garnished with chocolate chips or candied fruit.
• Cassata: A traditional Sicilian cake made with ricotta cheese, sponge cake, marzipan, and candied fruit.
• Granita: A semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, and various flavorings such as lemon, almond, or coffee.

Beverages

• Marsala wine: A fortified wine produced in the region surrounding the city of Marsala.
• Zibibbo: A type of Muscat grape used to produce sweet wines.

Related Pages

• Sicilian cuisine
• Italian cuisine
• Mediterranean cuisine
• List of Italian dishes
• List of regional dishes of Italy