The vegan Panelle di Ciciri are now a classic of Sicilian street food, brought to the island between the 9th and 11th centuries during the conquest by the peoples of North Africa. This great recipe was created thanks to the culinary foundations and the willingness to experiment of the North African cultures.
At first, the small pieces of dough were not very tasty in their raw form. So they tried baking the breadcrumbs in hot oil and came up with a culinary delicacy. You can find the ingredients and the preparation in this blog post. Optimal preparation is essential for your juice cleanse essential - this light meal is particularly suitable for this. Enjoy the taste!
Preparation overview
- Preparation time5 minutes
- Preparation time5-10 minutes
- Total time15 minutes
- Kitchen: Sicilian
- Portions: 2
Nutritional values per 100g
- Calories174 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 12,9 g
- protein: 8,4 g
- fat: 5,7 g
Ingredients
- 200g swollen chickpeas
- 100g unswollen chickpeas
- 250g water
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- Fresh parsley
- Olive oil
Step-by-step instructions
- Prepare the chickpeasLeave the chickpeas to soak overnight in cold water.
- Mix the batterProcess the swollen chickpeas with a blender to form a thick mixture. Add water, paprika powder, salt and fresh parsley and blend briefly.
- Cook: Slowly bring the mixture to the boil in a pan, stirring constantly, until it reaches a thick, smooth consistency.
- Molding and bakingSpread the mixture approx. 5mm thick on a baking tray lined with baking paper, leave to cool and then cut into small strips or squares.
- FinishingBake the pancakes in batches in hot oil until golden brown, drain and serve hot.
More vegan recipes
Discover more vegan delicacies like our vegan spaghetti al limone and Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. Or let our High Protein Rice Cake Tiramisu and the refreshing vegan tomato gazpacho inspire you. For more creative recipe ideas, visit our recipe page.
With this Panelle recipe brings a piece of Sicilian tradition to your plate. Perfect as a light snack or as part of your juice cleanse, These Panelle di Ciciri are not only a taste sensation, but also a highlight of any healthy diet.