Vastedda – Pane ca’ meusa

Where is the Vastedda coming from? Many people think that Palermo’s cuisine is mainly of Arabic origin but they do not know that more than half of those dishes are derived from “cacher” – Jewish Cuisine. One of the most important foods created by the Jews is the Vastedda, the “Spleen Sandwich” – Pani ca’ meusa – which, even if more than 1000 years old, is the most known street food of Palermo around the world. You can taste this bizarre sandwich in one of the many Focaccerie in Palermo or, thanks to emigrated Sicilians, in other countries such as United States ( for example Joe’s of Avenue “u” in Brooklyn ) or in the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany and more – or, if you want to try it at home, you can try and find the right ingredients and follow our recipe!