These Traditional Sicilian Street Foods Are 100% Vegan?! (Panelle & Cazzilli)

chickpea flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

Sweet potatoes add vitamins and a different flavor.

Add the washed potatoes to a pan and cover with cold water, seasoning generously with salt.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for around 30 minutes until tender.

Drain the potatoes and let them steam off until cool enough to handle.

Peel the potatoes while warm and let them cool further.

Mash the potatoes thoroughly, adding salt, pepper, and chopped mint, then knead into a smooth dough.

Shape the potato mixture into croquettes and refrigerate for around one hour.

Prepare the panelle by adding chickpea flour, salt, pepper, parsley, and water to a pan and whisk until smooth.

Bring the mixture to a boil while whisking continuously to prevent sticking.

Once thickened, spread the mixture into a lined baking tray and let it set for about 30 minutes.

Cut the set mixture into squares.

Heat oil to around 170°C and fry the cazzilli in batches until golden brown, then drain on kitchen paper.

Fry the panelle squares in batches until golden and puffed up.

Serve the cazzilli and panelle in burger buns with flaky salt and lemon juice.

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