Spleen Sandwich (pani ca meusa)

A soft sandwich, often a sesame-topped mafalda roll, filled with thin strips of veal spleen and lung cut by hand and fried in boiling lard. The meat is dark, glossy, and intensely aromatic, with a tender, juicy texture that contrasts with the warm bread. It can be served “schettu” (plain, with a squeeze of lemon) or “maritatu,” enriched with fresh Ricotta or shavings of caciocavallo cheese. It’s a street food meant to be eaten standing among the markets of Palermo, steaming and freshly prepared.