Having written about a Sicilian food truck serving horse meat panini, it was brought to my attention that another noteworthy Sicilian eatery in San Ġwann is tendering even more exotic offerings.

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Needless to say, I was intrigued, as I particularly like to sample food from different cultures that I have never tried before.

I made my way to Penzalapanza, a prefab shack next to the swings close to San Ġwann church, sat down and asked for the menu. Scanning menus is one of my beloved hobbies, even when, as in this case, I already know what I’ll be having.

“Un’ Asina per favore. No make that a special, with two patties please,” I told the smiling lady.

“And a Moretti,” to keep it authentic.

I know it may sounds controversial, but according to Web MD:

“Donkey meat has proven leaner and more tender than other conventional meat products. It also has a lower saturated fatty acid composition and higher polyunsaturated fatty acid content.”

“The nutritional characteristics of donkey meat make it a great option for health-conscious meat-lovers.”