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The preparation and the distribution of the “Cuccia” take origins from an old legend. During the Spanish dominion, a terrible famine struck Sicily and hunger weakened the people greatly. So in Syracuse a large group went to the church...>>
The preparation and the distribution of the “Cuccia” take origins from an old legend. During the Spanish dominion, a terrible famine struck Sicily and hunger weakened the people greatly. So in Syracuse a large group went to the church...>>
Legend
The worship of St. Lucy is associated with the rite of the “vampa”, that is a bonfire. In fact, some days before the Eve of St. Lucy day, young people from Villapriolo, a small village near Enna, are active in gathering wood from the ...>>
The worship of St. Lucy is associated with the rite of the “vampa”, that is a bonfire. In fact, some days before the Eve of St. Lucy day, young people from Villapriolo, a small village near Enna, are active in gathering wood from the ...>>
Ingredients
Water
wheat
Water
wheat
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Preparation
It takes a lot of time to prepare this dish.
Soak the wheat for two days, changing the water daily. On the third day, change the water and cover the wheat with fresh water to four inches above the grains. Boil and then turn the heat down to medium, stirring often with a wooden spoon. Cook until the wheat pops open and the innards are soft. Drain off any excess water. “Cuccia” could be served with salt and oil, or with sugar, or mixed with ricotta cheese, chocolate, pistachio, candied cherries and cinnamon if desired.
It takes a lot of time to prepare this dish.
Soak the wheat for two days, changing the water daily. On the third day, change the water and cover the wheat with fresh water to four inches above the grains. Boil and then turn the heat down to medium, stirring often with a wooden spoon. Cook until the wheat pops open and the innards are soft. Drain off any excess water. “Cuccia” could be served with salt and oil, or with sugar, or mixed with ricotta cheese, chocolate, pistachio, candied cherries and cinnamon if desired.
History
The distribution of the “Cuccia” is linked to the worship of St. Lucy. Tradition tells us that she was born of noble, wealthy, Christian parents in Syracuse. Her father died when Lucy was an infant and her mother arranged a marriage for her with a pagan man called Valerio.As a young girl, Lucy took a secret vow to consecrate her virginity to Christ. Moreover, Saint Agatha appeared to her in a dream and told her that she would be martyred for Christ's sake. Thus she . ...>>
The distribution of the “Cuccia” is linked to the worship of St. Lucy. Tradition tells us that she was born of noble, wealthy, Christian parents in Syracuse. Her father died when Lucy was an infant and her mother arranged a marriage for her with a pagan man called Valerio.As a young girl, Lucy took a secret vow to consecrate her virginity to Christ. Moreover, Saint Agatha appeared to her in a dream and told her that she would be martyred for Christ's sake. Thus she . ...>>
