DISH RESEARCH · Dessert
Cuccìa
Cuccìa is a traditional Sicilian preparation of boiled wheat berries, commonly made sweet with ricotta, sugar, candied fruit, chocolate, and cinnamon.
About Cuccìa
Cuccìa is a traditional Sicilian preparation of boiled wheat berries, commonly made sweet with ricotta, sugar, candied fruit, chocolate, and cinnamon.
Ingredients in Cuccìa
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- Wheat berriesbase
- Ricotta cheesebase
- Sugarsweetener
- Candied Fruitgarnish
- Chocolategarnish
- Cinnamonseasoning
- Watercooking medium
- Pistachiogarnish
Ingredient connections awaiting review. Versions and preparation vary.
Origins & food traditions
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