Local Products - West of Sicily

Local Products

Every few kilometres there is a must-try specialty.

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An edible heritage. The discovery of the countless local products of the west of Sicily is worth the trip alone.

A priceless heritage that has made the gastronomic culture of the west of Sicily appreciated the world over, both for its richness and uniqueness, and for the certified wholesomeness and provenance of its products, which boast numerous  Slow Food Presidia. Indeed, terroir is a fundamental element of local dishes, prepared with this region’s unique products.

The gastronomic experience in the west of Sicily is a journey within a journey, through the many traditional specialities created by the fusion of multiple influences and cultures over thousands of years and through the variety of the local ingredients. Every dish in this region is a “slice” of history.

Biscotti di fico

Valderice
Fig biscuits (also known as “Buccellati” in other parts of Sicily) form part of the confectionery traditions of the west of Sicily, especially in the Agro Ericino and Valderice areas, and are prepa...

Pane di Natale

Custonaci
Bread, with one form for nourishment and another for communication, sets the tone for celebration and for work. Such is the case with the traditional pane di Natale, hand-carved by bakers in Custonaci...

Nubia red garlic

Paceco
A dominant ingredient in Sicilian cuisine, and indeed western cuisine in general, garlic is an almost alchemical ingredient in recipes with unmistakable flavours, where its strong smell and aroma help...

Tonno Grigliato

Favignana
Grilled tuna, a popular dish in the Aegadian Islands, especially in Favignana, is cooked with onions or in a sweet and sour sauce. The best time to enjoy it is in May and June, when the tuna routes pa...

“Gambero rosso” (giant red shrimp)

Mazara del Vallo
The aristaeomorpha foliacea – the “gambero rosso” or giant red shrimp – a delicious crustacean that is appreciated by chefs all over the world, is strongly linked to the history of the town of Mazara ...

Spincia

Custonaci
A traditional and much-loved sweet from the Agro Ericino area: the spincia, a soft dough fritter, a real fluffy tasty cloud that is eaten with honey. This simple and delicious dessert may be inheri...

Frascatole

Isole Egadi
This vegetable soup (with artichokes, cauliflower or broad beans) originates from the salvaging of the semolina, prepared for couscous, that turned out badly. The French origins of this dish are said ...

Trapani Sea Salt PGI

Trapani
Considered “white gold” since ancient times, salt is one of the oldest minerals formed on Earth and has always been valued by humans: for preserving and seasoning food, as a remedy against certain end...

“Cartucciaru” yellow melon

Paceco
Cultivated in rotation in the distinctive soil of the Saline di Trapani and Paceco nature reserve, which is characterised by its firm, clayey texture, the Cartucciaru yellow melon is a Slow Food presi...

Pesto alla trapanese

An ode to cultural fusion
Pesto alla trapanese could be described as a gastronomic ambassador for the west of Sicily in its simplicity, which evokes authentic flavours and aromas of times gone by. An example of culinary fus...

Capperi

Pantelleria
They have their roots in the volcanic soil and unique climate characteristics of the island of Pantelleria. These characteristics give the capers an unmistakable flavour and have earned them the PGI d...

“Pizzutello” tomato

Paceco
The “Pizzutello” tomato thrives in the salinity of the red, clayey soil in which it is planted, in the Ericine valleys that stretch down to the sea towards Trapani and Paceco. An agricultural product ...
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