Each region of Italy has some delicious traditional treats in store, and Sicily is no exception. If you’re ever lucky enough to find yourself on this amazing Mediterranean island, here are five foods that you shouldn’t miss for the world.
Arancini
One of the staples of Sicilian cuisine, arancini are crispy deep-fried rice balls stuffed with different fillings, traditionally ragù, mozzarella, and peas.
Pasta alla Norma
Pasta is one of the most beloved Italian dishes, and there’s one type in particular worth trying in Sicily. Pasta alla Norma hails from Catania, and it’s made with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, basil, and ricotta salata cheese.
Caponata
Eggplant is the staple of many beloved Sicilian dishes, including caponata, made with chopped fried vegetables, seasoned with olive oil, tomato sauce, celery, olives, and capers, and served in agrodolce sauce.
Cannoli
You’ll try many delicious desserts while in Sicily, but none as iconic as cannoli, a crispy tube-shaped fried pastry fried pastry, traditionally filled with ricotta cheese. Each region of Sicily has its own take on this dessert, such as candied orange zest cannoli in Palermo and pistachio-flavored cannoli in Catania.
Granita
If you’re looking for a way to beat Sicilian heat, this semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, and delicious flavorings will get you there.
