If you're planning to visit Sicily, here are 6 of the most popular, and traditional, dishes to try.
Deep-fried breaded rice balls filled with a range of different fillings, order a well-made arancini and prepare to be in food heaven.
2. CAPONATA
A classic caponata consists of quality Sicilian vegetables and the most incredible sweet and sour seasoning. Eat cold with bread.
Put together Sicilian eggplants with tomato sauce, basil and cheese, and bake until golden brown. Ottimo.
4. PANE CUNZATU
Eat as a snack or a main meal. Pane cunzatu is bread filled with Sicilian cheese, tomatoes, and anchovies. It goes perfect with a cold Messina beer.
Small rolls made from fish (swordfish) or meat. The latter version is filled with cheese which is then coated and fried.
6. PASTA ALLA NORMA
Cook some penne, eggplants, tomato sauce, basil and salted ricotta and have a meal ready in less than 20 minutes.