If the street food in Palermo needed a flag, this would be the color of the panelle. Panelle in Palermo: Street food that raises the bar. Nov An old-school Sicilian street food called panelle —like standard potato fries but made from chickpeas—can be an elegant fry alternative. Jul Chick Peas Fritters.
When I lived in Palermo, the panellari (the makers and sellers of panelli) were a local institution.
Chickpea Fritters, recipe follows. Ricotta Cream, recipe follows. Non-stick vegetable spray.
Sandwich with panelle and crocchè, also known as “pani with fritters and cazzilli”, is one of the most famous street food in Palermo. Often served with brea they can be found at every corner of the city.