Destigmatizing Stigghiola

No need to be shocked. This “peasant dish” is what fills Palermo’s streets with that iconic smoky, salty scent. Stigghiola is usually made from lamb or veal intestines that are fully cleaned out, then seasoned with lemon lemon, salt, parsley and whatever spices a particular vendor is bold enough to add. They are wrapped around skewers, then grilled over a charcoal flame. This is the quintessential Palermo street food, a must try while roaming the markets.

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