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Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Palermo’s Beloved Crocchette: The Essential Sicilian Street Food Treat
Delve into the crispy, golden delights of Palermitan crocchette, or cazzilli—a true staple of Sicilian street cuisine. Ready to enjoy in just a few simple steps!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1 kg potatoes
- ✓ 2 cloves garlic
- ✓ 50 g Sicilian Pecorino cheese, grated
- ✓ a bunch of fresh parsley
- ✓ breadcrumbs, to coat
- ✓ salt, to taste
- ✓ black pepper, to taste
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil, as needed
📊 Nutritional Information
Crocchette from Palermo, affectionately known as cazzilli, are a proud emblem of the island’s rich culinary heritage. These luscious potato fritters are a classic feature of Sicilian street food, often found sizzling away in the city’s charming food stalls and fry shops. Perfect eaten on their own or tucked into the famous ‘pane con panelle e crocchè’ sandwich, they offer a sublime combination of simple, pure flavours. Beneath a crisp, golden crust lies a soft, fragrant centre, enriched by garlic, parsley, and Pecorino cheese. Ideal as a starter or side dish, especially during festive evening meals, cazzilli bring the warmth and hospitality of Sicilian cooking right to your plate.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
- 2
Pass the cooked potatoes through a sieve and mix in finely chopped garlic, parsley, grated Pecorino, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Shape the mixture into oval croquettes.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil until hot and gently fry the croquettes until they turn golden and crispy.
- 5
Drain on kitchen paper to remove any excess oil.
- 6
For a crunchier finish, dip the croquettes in beaten egg and then coat with breadcrumbs before frying.
- 7
Serve the crocchette warm.
💡 Tips and Variations
For an extra crispy bite, coat the croquettes in beaten egg and breadcrumbs before frying. You might like to add a pinch of nutmeg to the mix for a subtle twist on the traditional flavour.
📦 Storage
- • Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- • Uncooked crocchette can be frozen for up to a month.
- • Reheat in the oven at 180°C for 10 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Pair these Palermitan crocchette with a chilled glass of Grillo, a fresh and harmonious Sicilian white wine that complements their flavours beautifully.
There’s something wonderfully satisfying about making and sharing crocchette at home—a little bite of Sicilian sunshine and soul right in your kitchen. Whether as a weekend treat or a festive starter, these golden delights are sure to bring smiles around the table. Give this recipe a whirl, invite your loved ones, and let the warm, comforting flavours of Sicily fill your home.
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