Tuesday 22 May 2018

Number 30: Our first Arancini from iconic Pasticceria Savia in Catania

Even with Rosella cooking for us, it is hard to believe that I have waited this long to try Arancini!

Number 30:
Our first Arancini from iconic Pasticceria Savia in Catania.

Arancini, are said to have originated in 10th C Sicily at a time when the island was under Arab rule, are stuffed rice balls, crumbed and deep fried.  
The morning plan was to breakfast at Pasticceria Savia, along Via Etnea and try our first arancini. No better way to start the morning and they are completely delicious! We tried the ragu and the aubergine and mozzarella. Landed...

Our first foodie joy in Sicily - Arancini from Pasticceria Savia.