Among the iconic dishes of the Sicilian culinary tradition, without a doubt, the most famous and debated, from a linguistic point of view, is the “arancina”. This street-food delicacy, called “arancino” (masculine) by people from Catania, is a tempting Sicilian rice croquette popular throughout Sicily, shaped and stuffed differently depending on the corner of the island.
Our private cooking class will take you on a culinary journey through Sicily, delving into the world of “arancina”. From Mount Etna to Palermo, we'll explore the various nuances of this unique delicacy. During this experience, we’ll also discover the world of natural Sicilian wines, which has attracted many young winemakers in recent years. These innovative and brilliant entrepreneurs have grafted the Sicilian wine-making tradition with a fresh and modern trend.
Nestled in the heart of the historic center of Scicli, our amazing chef, also a great connoisseur of natural Sicilian wines, will host and lead a hands-on cooking class. Together, you’ll master the art of crafting three different types of “arancini” from across Sicily. She will explain the history and identity of each “arancina”, the region it comes from, and the ideal natural wine to pair it with, all coming from the same area as the ”arancini".
