Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Homemade Piruna Niscemi-Style: Sicilian Flavors
Discover the rich culinary heritage of Sicily with Homemade Piruna Niscemi-Style: Sicilian Flavors, featuring delightful spinach turnovers!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1 kg semolina flour
- ✓ 10 g brewer's yeast
- ✓ 1 teaspoon salt
- ✓ 1 teaspoon sugar
- ✓ 125 ml extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ Water (approximately half the weight of the flour)
- ✓ 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ✓ Juice of half a lemon
- ✓ 500 g spinach
- ✓ 2 cloves garlic
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Sicily with Mario Greco's Piruna Niscemi-Style.
This delightful dish, rich in tradition, offers a unique sensory experience with its thin, delicate pastry and vibrant spinach filling.
The aroma of garlic mingling with freshly ground black pepper evokes the sun-drenched landscapes of Niscemi, where this recipe has been lovingly preserved through generations.
Best enjoyed in the company of friends or family, this dish is perfect for spring or summer gatherings, complemented ideally by a glass of Sicilian wine.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Boil the spinach in plenty of salted water. Once cooked, drain and let them dry for 20 minutes.
- 2
Squeeze the spinach to remove as much water as possible, then slice finely. Add crushed garlic, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the flour with yeast dissolved in a little warm water. Start kneading while adding salt and sugar. Let the dough rest briefly.
- 4
Flatten the dough with your fingers, form dimples, then add lemon juice, baking soda, and olive oil. Knead until the oil is fully absorbed.
- 5
Take a piece of dough the size of a fist and roll it out into a disk about 40 cm in diameter. Drizzle with olive oil and roll from the edges towards the centre.
- 6
Flatten the rolled dough with a rolling pin into a 20 cm disk. Place the filling on half of the disk, fold, and seal the edges well.
- 7
Bake the Piruna at 200°C for 20 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the oven and cool on wooden boards.
💡 Tips and Variations
For variety, try adding ricotta cheese to the spinach filling for a creamier texture. Alternatively, use whole wheat flour for a more rustic flavour.
📦 Storage
- • Consume fresh from the oven for the best texture and flavour.
- • Store leftovers in the refrigerator after cooling completely, wrapped in plastic or in an airtight container.
- • Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10-15 minutes to regain crispiness.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy with a glass of Contea di Sclafani Sangiovese, a Sicilian red wine with a harmonious flavour that complements the richness of the spinach filling.
Thank you for trying out this classic Sicilian recipe. We hope you enjoy every bite of Piruna Niscemi-Style. Buon appetito!
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