Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Fried Tuma Cassatedde – Crisp Sicilian Parcels with a Savoury Heart
Discover fried tuma cassatedde — crisp, golden Sicilian parcels filled with tomatoes, anchovies and fresh herbs, perfect for outdoor lunches and rustic antipasti.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 500 g semolina flour
- ✓ 6 salted anchovies
- ✓ 250 g tuma cheese
- ✓ 300 g ripe tomatoes
- ✓ A small bunch of parsley
- ✓ Extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt, to taste
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
These fried tuma cassatedde are little savoury parcels from the culinary heart of Trapani. Made with a simple semolina dough and a filling of fresh tomatoes, anchovies and soft tuma cheese, they deliver everything we adore about Sicilian home cooking: crisp edges, a melting centre and a burst of Mediterranean flavour in every bite.
Eaten piping hot, they’re ideal as an antipasto or part of a relaxed outdoor lunch — the kind of rustic treat that feels perfectly at home under Sicilian sunshine. Simple ingredients, bold flavour, and that irresistible combination of crunch and softness make them an unforgettable addition to your table.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Sift the flour and mix with water until you have a smooth, elastic dough.
- 2
Cover with a damp cloth and leave to rest for an hour.
- 3
Wash the tomatoes, peel them and slice into strips. Rinse the anchovies, remove the bones and tear into small pieces.
- 4
Crumble the tuma and mix with the tomatoes and anchovies.
- 5
Add finely chopped parsley and a little black pepper, stirring to combine.
- 6
Roll out the dough with a rolling pin and cut discs using a ravioli cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 7
Place a spoonful of filling in the centre, fold into half-moons and seal the edges well.
- 8
Fry the cassatedde in plenty of hot olive oil until golden.
- 9
Drain on kitchen paper and serve immediately.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a bolder flavour, add a pinch of oregano or a few chopped capers to the filling.
For a lighter version, bake them at 200°C for 15–20 minutes, brushing lightly with olive oil.
📦 Storage
- • Store in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- • Reheat in the oven at 180°C for 5 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy these cassatedde with a glass of Delia Nivolelli Grecanico — a fresh, fruity Sicilian white with an inviting aroma that flatters the savoury filling.
Fried tuma cassatedde are a small triumph of Trapanese cooking: rustic, flavourful and endlessly satisfying. They bring the authentic taste of Sicily straight to your table, one crisp bite at a time.
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