Pani câ meusa facts for kids
Pani câ meusa (pronounced "PAH-nee kah MEH-oo-sah") is a famous Sicilian street food. It means "bread with spleen" in the local language. This special sandwich comes from Palermo, a city in Sicily, Italy.
It's made with a soft bread roll, often topped with sesame seeds. Inside, you'll find chopped pieces of veal lung and spleen. These parts are first boiled until tender, then fried in lard to make them crispy and flavorful.
Sometimes, people add cheese to their Pani câ meusa. If they add Caciocavallo or ricotta cheese, it's called maritatu, which means "married" in Sicilian. If it's served without any cheese, it's called schettu, meaning "single".
You can usually find Pani câ meusa sold by street vendors, known as meusari, in Palermo's busy markets like the Vucciria and the Ballarò. It's a popular snack for locals and visitors alike!
