Cuisine of Sicily
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Sicilian cuisine shows the markers of the cultures which established themselves on the island. Thus, the cuisine in Palermo, capital of Sicily and headquarter of the emir during the Arab domination of Sicily, exhibits signs of Arab influence (usage of mint, raisin, fried preparations, pine nut) in its dishes. In Catania, located on the east coast, where the Greek colonists settled first, fish, olives, broad beans and fresh vegetables are preferred instead. Sicilian cuisine calls for many fresh vegetables (e.g. the eggplant) and fish. Some famous Sicilian dishes are pasta alla norma (Catania), caponata (Palermo) and couscous al pesce (Trapani). Sweets are another specialty; examples include: frutta martorana, pignolata, buccellato, cannolo siciliano, granita, and cassata siciliana). Template:Food-stub