The Traditional pasteli of Amorgos island is served at weddings, baptisms and social events. Sesame seeds are its main ingredient το οποίο πασπαλίζει και το Αμοργιανό xerotigano.
The Pasteli has a square shape weighs 100 gr.
Pasteli Amorgos annual festival
The annual pasteli festival takes place in Chora, on the main square of the village, Loza, during the second fortnight of August. A lot of tourists gather at this festival that is organized by the "Cultural Association Simonidis" at around 8:30 p.m.
Pasteli Amorgos recipe – ingredients
The authentic, delicious pasteli consists of the following ingredients (sesame & honey in a ratio of 1 to 1):
- Sesame (purified),
- Sugar (optionally),
- Honey,
- lemon tree leaves
The procedure requires quite a lot of stirring, until the mixture thickens. Then, it is beaten using a stick. In that way, it will have an attractive flat surface and be served to guests and the visitors.
This is following by marking straight lines, cutting into diamond-shaped pieces and serving on the lemon tree leaves. These leaves give a non-stick character to both the creation and its special pleasant taste!
Tip: Before emptying the mixture on the table, it would be a great idea to pass it with a sponge soaked in red wine.
The end of the event is followed by a traditional Amorgian dance that lasts until the early hours of the morning!
featured image: Cultural Association Simonidis
