Chickpea Fritters (Panelle)

These golden fritters are the definitive taste of Palermo's streets, a legacy of Sicily's Arab history. Made from a simple base of chickpea flour, they have a crisp, savoury exterior that yields to a creamy, soft centre. Whether tucked into a crusty bread roll as a traditional snack or served as a rustic antipasto, they are best enjoyed piping hot with a sharp squeeze of lemon to cut through the richness.

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