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xerotigana

Ξεροτήγανα

Greek street food (kserotigana), Tinos town

Similar to diples, thin crunchy filo shaped like a water lily, fried and dressed with thyme honey, sesame seeds, and cinnamon.

Often made for Christmas, Easter, baptisms and other special occasions on the Cyclades and Crete.

Aegean Islands

Crete

Desserts, pastries and sweets

Text © Dana Facaros

Image by John Winder