Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Ricotta Frittatine: A Heartwarming Taste of Sicilian Tradition
Discover ricotta frittatine – a delicate yet indulgent Sicilian classic that’s perfect for any occasion!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 500g sheep’s ricotta
- ✓ 2 eggs
- ✓ 4 tablespoons plain flour
- ✓ 50g Sicilian DOP pecorino, grated
- ✓ 150g tuma cheese
- ✓ 1 teaspoon baking powder (for savoury cakes)
- ✓ A small bunch of fresh parsley
- ✓ Salt, to taste
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
- ✓ Vegetable oil, for frying
📊 Nutritional Information
If you’re after a simple but utterly delicious dish, these ricotta frittatine are just the ticket. Light, fragrant, and golden, they capture the very soul of Sicilian home cooking in every bite. Combining luscious sheep’s ricotta and tuma cheese with pecorino and fresh parsley, this harmonious medley of flavours wins over everyone. Serve them as a starter or a main for a truly authentic taste of Sicily.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Sieve the ricotta into a large bowl to achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- 2
Add the eggs, a pinch of salt and pepper, then fold in the grated pecorino.
- 3
Gradually stir in the flour and baking powder until you have a smooth batter.
- 4
Finely chop the parsley and mix it into the batter.
- 5
Cover the bowl with a tea towel and leave to chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- 6
Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a non-stick pan.
- 7
Spoon a dollop of batter in, place a cube of tuma in the centre, then cover with a little more batter.
- 8
Fry over medium heat until golden on both sides, then drain on kitchen paper.
- 9
Serve the frittatine warm, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
💡 Tips and Variations
Swap out tuma for primo sale or young caciocavallo if you prefer a bolder cheese flavour. For a lighter alternative, bake the frittatine in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
📦 Storage
- • Store any leftover frittatine in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- • Reheat in the oven at 180°C for 5 to 7 minutes to crisp them up again.
- • Feel free to prepare the batter ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- • Avoid freezing, as the ricotta’s delicate texture won't hold up well.
🍷 Pairing
Pair your ricotta frittatine with a glass of Sambuca di Sicilia Rosso, a medium-bodied red wine with garnet hues that perfectly complements the creamy ricotta and subtle tuma.
These ricotta frittatine bring a touch of Sicilian sunshine to your table — light, comforting, and full of character. I urge you to try this recipe at home: it’s simple to make, utterly satisfying, and sure to be a hit with family and friends alike. So gather your loved ones, share a batch, and enjoy a genuine taste of Sicily right in your own kitchen.
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