5 staple ingredients in Sicilian food

Subhadrika Sen

Ricotta cheese: made with sheep’s milk is often sprinkled over cannoli or cassatas.

Citrus blast: Sicily is famous for its citruses. Oranges, lemons, and more are often used in savoury dishes and desserts.

Olive oil: is the ingredients which kicks off any Sicilian dish. From sauces, curries, fries, to dressings, all have it.

Eggplant: gives flavours to authentic Sicilian cuisine like caponata or pasta alla Norma.

Seafood: forms a major part of its staple diet with popular items like sardines, tuna, swordfish and anchovies available in every other diner.

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