In Modica, Sicily, 'mpanatigghi, or spiced meat pastries filled with chocolate, nuts and wrapped in biscuit cookies, showcase a unique blend of flavors.
'Mpanatigghi are a fascinating fusion of savory and sweet; their origin dates back to the 16th century when culinary traditions mingled during Spanish occupation.
The invention of 'mpanatigghi is attributed to resourceful nuns who cleverly combined meat with chocolate to create these treats that remain a local Easter specialty.
Modica's longstanding chocolate-making tradition, especially at the historic Antica Dolceria Bonajuto, has kept the recipes of 'mpanatigghi alive alongside classic Italian sweets.
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