Pici facts for kids
Pici made with egg white
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| Alternative names | Pinci |
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| Type | Pasta |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Province of Siena |
| Main ingredients | Wheat flour, water |
Pici is a special type of thick, hand-rolled pasta from Italy. It looks a bit like very fat spaghetti. This unique pasta comes from the province of Siena in Tuscany. In some areas, like Montalcino, people also call it pinci.
How Pici is Made
The dough for pici is usually very simple. It is often made only from flour and water. Sometimes, families might add a little egg to the dough. This depends on their own traditions. You can even find pici made with finely chopped spinach instead of water, which gives it a green color!
To make pici, the dough is rolled out into a thick, flat sheet. Then, it is cut into long strips. Each strip is then rolled by hand. Some people roll the dough between one palm and the table. Others roll the strip between both palms.
This hand-rolling makes a thick pasta. It is usually a little thinner than a common pencil. Unlike spaghetti, pici pieces are not all the same size. They have different thicknesses along their length, which makes them special.
Delicious Ways to Eat Pici
Pici pasta is enjoyed with many different kinds of sauces and foods. Here are some popular ways to eat it:
| Food category | Italian Name | English Name |
|---|---|---|
| Sauces | briciole | breadcrumbs |
| aglione | spicy garlic tomato sauce | |
| boscaiola | porcini mushrooms | |
| cacio e pepe | cheese and black pepper | |
| ragù | a meat-based sauce | |
| Game Meat | cinghiale | wild boar |
| lepre | hare | |
| anatra | duck |
See also
In Spanish: Pici para niños
