Sicilian cuisine
Sicilian cuisine is the style of cooking on the island of Sicily. It shows traces of all cultures that have existed on the island of Sicily over the last two millennia. Although its cuisine has a lot in common with Italian cuisine, Sicilian food also has Greek, Spanish, French and Arab influences.
History[edit | edit source]
The Sicilian cuisine has a long tradition for being full of flavors which were brought to Sicily by the many people who crossed this beautiful land: Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, French, Spanish, and Italians brought their own ingredients and cooking techniques, and mixed them with the local ones, thus creating a unique and unmatched cuisine.
Ingredients[edit | edit source]
The island itself is mainly hilly, offering a wide variety of locally produced vegetables and fruit, such as tomatoes, artichokes, onions, olives, citrus fruits, and grapes. A more complicated dish of the region is Caponata, a sweet and sour version of Ratatouille.
Dishes[edit | edit source]
Some popular dishes include Caponata, Pasta alla Norma (a dish made with tomatoes, fried aubergine, grated ricotta cheese, and basil), Arancini (stuffed rice balls which are coated with bread crumbs and then deep fried), and Cannoli (a dessert of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling).
Desserts[edit | edit source]
Sicilian desserts are outstanding and unique. They are typically made with ricotta cheese, almonds, and pistachios. There are many sweets, pastries, cakes, and candies which are enjoyed by Sicilians during the holidays. The most well-known dessert might be the Cannoli, but Sicilian desserts also include Cassata, Granita, and Buccellato.
Wines[edit | edit source]
Sicily is also known for its wine. It has several indigenous grape varieties, such as the Nero d'Avola, used to produce red wines, and the Moscato di Pantelleria, used to produce sweet dessert wines.
See also[edit | edit source]
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Sicilian_cuisine[edit | edit source]
Pasta alla Norma
Cassata
Granita with brioche
Blood oranges
Limoncello
Arancini
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