Sicilian Dishes

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Fish and frutti di mare

Fish and seafood are the basis of Sicilian cuisine and the flagship dishes of most restaurants in Sicily. We can buy fish and frutti di mare at the fish market or eat in a pub.

Pasta alla Norma

Pasta alla norma is a classic Catalan dish, pasta combined with eggplant fried in olive oil, tomatoes and ricotta cheese. Pasta in this dish takes many forms.

Arancini

It is a ball or cone of risotto rice with a filling and stringy cheese. Everything is coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried. Arancini are usually filled with cheese, minced meat, tomato sauce or pistachio pesto.

Caponata

Caponata, a Sicilian dish based on eggplant and accompanied by tomatoes, celery, olives and capers. All this is sprinkled with a bit of apple cider vinegar, which gives it its characteristic sweet and sour taste.

Parmigiana di melanzane

This dish can best be described as eggplant lasagna. Parmigiana di melanzane is a combination of eggplant, tomatoes and cheese. Starting with vegetables, they are first fried in olive oil, then layered with cheese and baked.