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Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, for about 10-15 minutes. The mixture will thicken significantly and should begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.","group":"Cooking the Dough","title":"Place the pan over medium heat","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking the Dough"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Once thickened, stir in the finely chopped parsley until evenly distributed.","group":"Cooking the Dough","title":"Stir in the finely chopped parsley","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking the Dough"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Immediately spread the hot mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or a clean, wet marble surface. Level it out to a thickness of about 1/2 inch (1 cm). Let it cool completely at room temperature for at least 1 hour until firm.","group":"Setting","title":"Immediately spread the hot mixture","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Setting"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Once cold and firm, cut the dough into rectangles or squares (roughly 3x4 inches).","group":"Shaping","title":"Cut the dough into rectangles or squares","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (177°C). Fry the panelle in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until they are golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.","group":"Frying","title":"Heat vegetable oil","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Serve hot with a sprinkle of salt and fresh lemon wedges.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve hot with a sprinkle of salt and fresh lemon wedges","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"The secret to smooth panelle is whisking the chickpea flour into cold water before heating to prevent lumps. Traditionally, the hot mixture is spread onto specialized wooden boards, but a parchment-lined baking sheet works perfectly at home.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Sicilian"]},"course":["appetizer","side"],"cookingMethod":["fry","boil"],"equipment":["whisk","saucepan","wooden spoon","baking sheet","parchment paper","deep fryer or high-sided skillet"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","egg_free","nut_free","soy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":16,"unit":"piece","note":"Approximately 16 fritters"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The chickpea dough can be cooked, spread, and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before slicing and frying."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best eaten immediately while hot and crispy. If leftovers remain, store in the fridge and reheat in an air fryer or oven at 400°F (204°C) until crisp.","reheatingNotes":"Avoid microwaving as they will become soggy."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpanelle_d17fff8daf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=572ea1c2-2df4-49cb-8909-bbffe765e58c","imageAlt":"Panelle (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["street food","sicilian","chickpea flour","gluten-free","vegan","fritters"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Panelle (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:10:35.843Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:10:35.843Z","related":[{"id":"aranciata_5fced7173d","slug":"aranciata","title":"Aranciata","description":"A classic, refreshing Italian sparkling orange drink made with fresh citrus juice and bubbly water for a perfect Mediterranean treat.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Faranciata_5fced7173d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0d7644b7-e740-4c80-847f-c9ce98958c2f","imageAlt":"Aranciata — recipe cover","tags":["orange","sparkling","refreshing","italian drink","citrus","homemade soda"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":4},{"id":"insalata_caprese_b4edfb134d","slug":"caprese-salad","title":"Insalata Caprese","description":"A classic Italian salad celebrating simplicity with fresh mozzarella, sun-ripened tomatoes, and aromatic basil, finished with extra virgin olive oil.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["salad","appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","low_carb","mediterranean"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Finsalata_caprese_b4edfb134d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=6f19eab6-e00e-4db5-8f93-0ad07166b4c4","imageAlt":"Insalata Caprese — recipe cover","tags":["salad","fresh","italian","caprese","vegetarian","healthy","no-cook"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":4},{"id":"bruschetta_5751202c40","slug":"classic-italian-bruschetta","title":"Classic Italian Bruschetta","description":"A crisp and fresh Italian appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with a vibrant mixture of sun-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and high-quality extra virgin olive oil.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","dairy_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbruschetta_5751202c40%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b346ed44-ac30-4f8b-9162-f10c053f655a","imageAlt":"Classic Italian Bruschetta — recipe cover","tags":["bruschetta","italian","tomato","appetizer","easy","fresh","vegetarian","vegan"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":8,"stepCount":5}]}