Panella

For the surname, see Panella (surname).

Panella (pl.: panelle) is a Sicilian fritter made with chickpea flour and other ingredients, usually including water, salt, pepper, olive oil, and finely chopped parsley. They are a popular street food in the city of Palermo and are often eaten between slices of bread or on a sesame roll, like a sandwich. Called pane e panelle, these sandwiches are usually served with a slice of lemon to be squeezed over panelle.^{[citation needed]}

Panelle in a bread roll (pane e panelle)

Some sources^[1] claim that these fritters originated with the Arab rulers of Sicily between the 9th and 11th century, although this appears to be unsupported by historical documentation.

This cuisine is also very popular amongst Sicilian-Americans in Brooklyn, New York.

See also

• Italy portal
• Food portal

• Sicilian cuisine