Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sicilian Carrubbedde – a Crispy, Melting Palermo Street-Food Classic
Discover Sicilian carrubbedde: a golden, cheesy and wonderfully moreish starter inspired by Palermo’s beloved street-food tradition.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 400 g tuma cheese, sliced not too thinly
- ✓ 2 eggs
- ✓ Anchovy fillets in oil
- ✓ Flour
- ✓ Breadcrumbs
- ✓ Extra-virgin olive oil for frying
📊 Nutritional Information
Palermo’s street-food culture has a way of winning you over instantly, and carrubbedde capture that charm perfectly. These irresistible little parcels of tuma cheese and anchovy are a celebration of the island’s love for simple ingredients transformed through the magic of frying.
Picture yourself wandering through a bustling Sicilian market, where the smell of just-fried morsels mingles with chatter and sunshine. Bite into one of these crisp golden beauties and you’re rewarded with a molten, savoury centre that feels wonderfully indulgent yet rooted in everyday tradition.
Whether you serve them as a festive nibble, a comforting starter for friends, or a nostalgic taste of Sicily, carrubbedde bring warmth, character, and that unmistakable Palermo spirit to the table.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Place an anchovy fillet in the centre of half the tuma slices.
- 2
Cover each with another slice of cheese, forming a sort of filled “sandwich”.
- 3
Beat the eggs in a bowl and pour the breadcrumbs into a separate plate.
- 4
Coat each filled slice in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally press into the breadcrumbs.
- 5
Fry the carrubbedde in plenty of hot oil until beautifully golden.
- 6
Drain on kitchen paper and serve immediately while piping hot and melting.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a lighter version, bake them in the oven instead of frying. A pinch of black pepper or a sprinkle of oregano adds a lovely aromatic touch.
📦 Storage
- • Best enjoyed straight after frying; if you have leftovers, refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- • You can freeze them once cooked and warm them later, though they will lose some crispness.
- • Uncooked assembled cheese parcels can also be frozen and fried directly once defrosted.
🍷 Pairing
Carrubbedde pair beautifully with a chilled glass of Catarratto — a fragrant Sicilian white wine whose citrusy notes brighten the rich tuma and salty anchovy filling.
Thank you for exploring the flavours of Sicily with me. I hope these carrubbedde bring a touch of Palermo’s spirit into your kitchen — and inspire you to discover even more Sicilian favourites.
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