When you cross over from western to eastern Sicily, you’ll see some clear differences. One of the most significant is in the rice balls. Note these pictured. Some are round and the one on the top left is a cone shape, almost like a vulcano (hint, hint). Can you guess which might be from eastern…
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Rice Balls Made in Brooklyn
Tonight I made balls! I am full of goodies and joy after spending the evening in Brooklyn with Paige Lipari (right) at her Sicilian-inspired bookstore and cafè, Archestratus Books & Food. We made Palermo-style arancine (fried rice balls) from scratch, getting our hands full of sticky rice, breadcrumbs, and various fillings, including traditional ragu with…
Celebrate Palermo Food Fest with Arancine
From September 3-11, the Palermo Food Fest fills the city’s streets with typical foods from throughout Sicily and Italy. The town comes to life with chefs and musicians and artisans and more. Without a doubt, our favorite arancine, like this one pictured, will be enjoyed with glee. The fried rice balls stuffed with beef ragu,…
The Arancina of My Eye
Let’s talk about the lighter side of the traditions for the Festa di Santa Lucia: Arancine! Yes, this ball of gold is a masterpiece of Palermitano wheat-free street food, and Sicilians of the Conco d’Oro take their arancine very seriously on Saint Lucy’s feast day. The fried rice balls stuffed with beef ragu, peas, and…
When Without Wheat
Before I get to the serious significance of the December 13 Feast for Santa Lucia, let’s talk about the really serious stuff: that Palermitani celebrate the Saint by eating arancine. Arancine (as they are known in Palermo; Arancini, if you’re from the east side of Sicily), are rice balls filled with either a beef ragu…
Arancina di Spinaci
Arancine have been gaining popularity outside of Sicily in recent years. But let’s be clear: they are from Sicily. Also, understand that they are “arancine” or one is an “arancina.” You’ll find in restaurants in the US they are often mis-named “arancini.” Arancini (plural with an -i) are little oranges (“Arancio,” with an -o, is…
Arancini are rice balls stuffed with beef ragù, peas, butter, and cheese such as Caciocavallo or Pecorino Romano. They are breaded and fried. They are named arancini because they resemble oranges. Good arancini, like these from NYC’s Bar Eolo, melt in your mouth. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #arancini