Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Licata's Impanata: The Queen of Sicilian Tables
Discover the impanata licatese, a filled focaccia from Licata bursting with authentic Sicilian flavours and the sun-kissed aromas of the Mediterranean.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 500 g Sicilian-style focaccia dough
- ✓ 1 medium cauliflower
- ✓ 1 onion
- ✓ 300 g minced pork
- ✓ 300 g potatoes
- ✓ 150 g caciocavallo cheese, diced
- ✓ 200 ml tomato sauce
- ✓ 1 glass dry white wine
- ✓ 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ salt to taste
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
If you want to bring a genuine slice of Sicilian tradition to your table, make the Licata impanata: a crisp focaccia filled with tender pork, cauliflower, and potatoes. Each bite releases an enchanting blend of coastal freshness and countryside warmth from Agrigento, creating a perfect harmony of taste and heritage.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Make the focaccia dough and leave it to rest, covered. In the meantime, get on with preparing the filling.
- 2
Boil the cauliflower in salted water and, in a separate pan, cook the potatoes until tender.
- 3
In a saucepan, gently fry the sliced onion in a dash of extra virgin olive oil.
- 4
Add the pork mince and brown it, then pour in the white wine and let it evaporate.
- 5
Stir in the cauliflower and potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 10 minutes.
- 6
Prepare the tomato sauce and dice the caciocavallo cheese.
- 7
Roll out the dough on a floured surface and spread the filling over half of the base, topping with tomato sauce and cheese.
- 8
Fold over like a half-moon, seal the edges well, and prick the surface with a fork.
- 9
Bake at 200°C for about 30 minutes until beautifully golden. Let it cool slightly before serving.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a heartier twist, swap some of the cauliflower for Sicilian broccoli or add diced sausage. Brush the top with a little olive oil before baking for an even crispier crust.
📦 Storage
- • Keep the impanata in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- • Reheat in the oven at 180°C for 10-15 minutes to restore its crispness before serving.
- • Avoid freezing as it may affect the texture of the dough and filling.
- • Serve warm to fully enjoy the melding of flavours.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy your impanata licatese with a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG—a fruity, dry red wine that brings out the sweetness of the cauliflower and the savouriness of the pork.
Why not give this wonderful Sicilian impanata a go at home? It’s a brilliant way to share a taste of southern Italian sunshine with your loved ones. Perfect for cosy winter evenings, this recipe promises a comforting, flavour-packed experience that's sure to become a favourite. Do give it a try—and don’t forget to share your creation around the table!
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