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Panella

Panella is a Sicilian fritter made with chickpea flour and other ingredients, usually including water, salt, pepper, olive oil, and finely chopped parsley. They are a popular street food in the city of Palermo and are often eaten between slices of bread or on a sesame roll, like a sandwich. Called pane e panelle, these sandwiches are usually served with a slice of lemon to be squeezed over panelle.

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Panella
A plate of Caltanisetta-style panelle
(panelle nissene)
Alternative namesPanelli
TypeFritter
CourseMain course
Place of originItaly
Region or stateSicily
Associated cuisineSicilian
Main ingredientsChickpea flour, water, salt
Ingredients generally usedParsley, olive oil, pepper
VariationsPane e panelle

Panella (pl.: panelle) is a Sicilian fritter made with chickpea flour and other ingredients, usually including water, salt, pepper, olive oil, and finely chopped parsley. They are a popular street food in the city of Palermo and are often eaten between slices of bread or on a sesame roll, like a sandwich. Called pane e panelle, these sandwiches are usually served with a slice of lemon to be squeezed over panelle.12

Variations

  • Panelle in a bread roll (pane e panelle).
    Panelle in a bread roll (pane e panelle).
  • Panelle and crocchè on a platter (Panelle e cazzilli).
    Panelle and crocchè on a platter (Panelle e cazzilli).
See also

See also

References

References

  1. Ferrigno, Ursula (9 May 2023). "From panelle to pistachio pesto: a taste of Sicilian food". National Geographic. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
  2. Fenn, Georgie (2 June 2024). "The Panelle Sandwich Is A Chickpea Classic With A Storied History". Mashed. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
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