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takákia

τακάκια

A speciality of Rhodes, takákia are baklava-like pastries made with a special olive oil-based dough and filled with ground nuts, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves, then coated in olive oil and honey and toasted sesame seeds.

They are also known as madinádes or Baklavás Apoloniátikos.

Aegean Islands

Desserts, pastries and sweets

Text © Dana Facaros

Image by Eleni Sakellis