Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Spinach Fritters - A Tasty Starter or the Perfect Picnic Bite
Crisp on the outside and soft within, these Sicilian-style spinach fritters make a delightful starter, side dish or on-the-go snack.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 300 g fresh spinach
- ✓ 200 g stale bread, crumbled
- ✓ 2 eggs
- ✓ 50 g diced caciocavallo
- ✓ 50 g Pecorino Siciliano PDO, grated
- ✓ 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- ✓ Extra-virgin olive oil (for frying)
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
These spinach fritters are a wonderfully simple and utterly comforting Sicilian favourite. Soft on the inside, golden on the outside, they bring together fresh spinach and the rich flavour of local cheeses - a perfect balance of rustic charm and everyday ease.
Whether served as a starter, a light vegetarian main or tucked into a picnic basket for a day outdoors, they’re the kind of little bites that win everyone over. Quick to prepare and even quicker to enjoy, they’re a celebration of homely Sicilian cooking at its most inviting.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Wash the spinach thoroughly and boil for about 5 minutes in salted water. Drain well and squeeze to remove excess moisture.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the crumbled bread, cooked spinach, eggs, grated pecorino, diced caciocavallo and chopped garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Mix until you have a uniform mixture, then shape small fritters with your hands.
- 4
Heat plenty of olive oil in a non-stick pan and fry the fritters until evenly golden.
- 5
Drain on kitchen paper to remove excess oil, then serve warm or slightly cooled.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a lighter version, bake the fritters in a fan oven at 180°C for 20 minutes, turning halfway.
You can replace part of the bread with mashed boiled potatoes for an even softer interior.
📦 Storage
- • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- • Reheat in a pan or oven to restore crispness. They can also be frozen and reheated straight from the freezer.
🍷 Pairing
Pair these spinach fritters with a glass of Contea di Sclafani Rosso Riserva, whose deep, full-bodied character balances perfectly with the savoury cheeses and greens.
Simple, flavourful and incredibly versatile, these spinach fritters are a much-loved staple of Sicilian home cooking. Whether for a family meal, an informal aperitivo or a picnic treat, they bring warmth and genuine flavour to the table.
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