CULINARY ART
For those seeking new flavors, Agrigento’s gastronomic specialties are a delicious surprise.
The art of Sicilian pastry: a heritage of flavors and secret family recipes.
The desire to discover the art and flavors of Sicilian pastry making is satisfied by witnessing the meticulous preparation of the cannolo in the workshop of a family of pastry chefs who continue to prepare the most iconic of the island’s desserts, respecting ancestral traditions. Each masterfully executed step is an act of love, knowledge and craftsmanship, preserved and passed down from generation to generation to create a culinary work of art that pleases the eye and engages all the senses.
Italy means gelato. In Agrigento, the most famous and delicious flavors are the Raffadali pistachio, the tasty Ribera strawberry and the cassata ice cream, which are simply impossible to resist! Here the handcrafted gelato and the refreshing lemon or coffee granita served with freshly whipped cream are delicacies prepared with passion, according to Agrigento’s tradition.
The arancine and “miscate“ of Girgenti.
Inspector Montalbano’s famous arancine are appetizing rice balls encased in crunchy golden breading with a variety of delicious fillings: from the classic combination of Bolognese sauce and peas, to exquisite gourmet variations. Every bite is a true explosion of Sicilian flavors.
“Miscata” is a local specialty that must not be missed. It consists of savory bread stuffed with broccoli, onion, mortadella, black olives, sausage and caciocavallo cheese. It recalls an ancient tradition of Sicilian women preparing a hearty meal for their men to sustain them throughout a hard day’s work in the fields.
The confectionery tradition of the nuns.
The cloistered nuns of the Monastery of Santo Spirito, who have jealously guarded the recipes and art of confectionery for centuries, will open the doors of their parlor to allow visitors to sample the delicacies that have made this tradition famous.
