There are several staples that make up a good Sicilian dish. They include tomatoes, lemons, good olive oil and capers.
Sicilian food includes Mediterranean and Arab influences. If you want to know what to eat in Sicily, these 5 dishes will get you started.
1. CAPONATA
A sweet and sour vegetable dish, you can eat caponata on its own (with bread), or as a side dish. Served cold, it’s a winning Sicilian dish.
With origins dating to the time of Arab rule, these deep-fried coated rice balls, filled with ragu meat sauce and mozzarella cheese are deliciously moreish.
3. PANE CUNZATU
Pane Cunzatu is a must-try Sicilian street food. Bread is generously seasoned then filled with goodies like cheese, tomatoes, and anchovies.
A layered dish of Sicilian eggplants, tomato sauce, basil and cheese, there’s no-one who can resist melanzane alla parmigiana.
5. PASTA ALLA NORMA
A Sicilian staple and simple to make. Put together some penne pasta, eggplants, tomato sauce, basil and salted ricotta.