Sicilian Panelle (Italian Chickpea Fritters)

Name: Sicilian Panelle (Italian Chickpea Fritters)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ½ cup broth or stock (vegetable or chicken) (preferably unsalted); 1½ cups water; ½ tsp Kosher or fine sea salt, plus more for serving; 1 cup chickpea flour (finely ground) (also known as garbanzo bean, besan, or gram flour (not graham flour)); ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 3 tbsp diced fresh herbs such as parsley or chives; vegetable or other oil for frying; lemon wedges for serving; Pecorino Romano for serving, optional

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Prep:10minCook:8min

Sicilian Panelle (Italian chickpea fritters) is a simple, rustic dish made by frying a mixture of chickpea flour, water, and a few other basic ingredients. Popular on the streets of Palermo, Sicily, this Italian food is humble, easy to make, and makes a great appetizer or sandwich.

Updated at: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 02:59:21 GMT