"This coccoli, which can be a street food or restaurant appetizer, is truly an icon in Florentine - a term that simply means "from Florence" - fare. The word "coccoli" translates literally to "cuddles," and these fried dough balls do indeed feel like warm little hugs. They're about the size of dumplings; served hot, they've got a crispy exterior to crack into - with just the right amount of grease - where you'll find both fluffiness and chewy doughy-ness all at once."
"Coccoli began as a street food, sold by side-street vendors and "friggitorie," or fried food joints, throughout Florence. Over time, the dish became more common at casual Tuscan restaurants as a snack or appetizer. If you know your different types of Italian eateries, you know trattorias are sit-down restaurants but relatively frill-free spaces that are laid-back. These spots, along with enotecas, like wine bars, are where you're likely to find coccoli with prosciutto and stracchino."
Florentine coccoli are fried balls of dough traditionally served hot with prosciutto and stracchino cheese. The name coccoli literally means "cuddles," reflecting their warm, comforting texture. They measure about the size of dumplings and feature a crispy, slightly greasy exterior with a fluffy, chewy interior. The classic pairing combines salty, velvety strips of prosciutto with rich, creamy stracchino for a balanced blend of flavors and textures. Coccoli originated as street food sold by side-street vendors and friggitorie and later became common as a snack or appetizer at casual Tuscan trattorias and enotecas. Local food markets also offer coccoli alongside other Florentine specialties.
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