Chania Pastry

Hello Dear Friends,

A delicious taste that remains as a memory for us from the Izmir-Alacati journey, which we made the first recipe of the week. Originally from Ayvalık, but now one of the most beautiful boutique hotels in Alaçatı, one of the most beautiful boutique hotels in Viento Alaçatı is owned by Figen Erbaş Kocabıyık, the founder and manager. From now on, I will address her as Figen Sister, because she is incredibly sweet and affectionate :)

We met with Figen sister during the Alaçatı Herb Festival we went to last year. As much as the beauty of the hotel, it also enthralled us with its delicious meals that haunt our minds and taste. Despite all his busyness during this visit, he answered my questions and shared the recipes of some of the dishes we tasted with me, that is, with you :)

It is such an attentive place that you feel at home. It is a place that I would definitely recommend to those who are considering going to Alaçatı. Even if you can't find a place to stay, don't forget to stop by the restaurant.

Those who want to review, their instagram accounts and contact information. they can be accessed here.

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Ingredients for Chania Dumplings Recipe

• 4 zucchini zucchini
• 4 large potatoes
• 450 gr. sweet curd
• 450 g feta cheese (low salt)
• 300 g cream (milk cream)
• 1,5 glass of olive oil
• a bunch of mint leaves
• salt
• black pepper

Fabrication:

1. Peel the potato and cut it into thin rings. Cut the ends and stems of the zucchini and cut them into rings without peeling them.
2. Grease the zucchini and potatoes with half a tea glass of olive oil and cook them on the grill.
3. Put the sweet curd and white cheese in a bowl, add the remaining olive oil and mix. Add black pepper, add a little salt if necessary according to your taste.
4. Press and lay one-third of the cheese mortar you prepared on a medium-sized 1/3 of it on a heavily greased rectangular or square tray.
5. Place the grilled potato slices side by side on top and sprinkle with any remaining cheese mixture.
6. Place the grilled zucchini slices side by side on the cheese, arrange the washed and dried mint leaves on the zucchini and sprinkle some of the cheese mixture.
7. Add the cream to the remaining cheese and mix well.
8. Lay the cream mixture on top of the mint leaves.
9. Put a weight on the pastry and let it rest for 3-4 hours.
10. Bake in an oven preheated to 200 degrees until golden brown. Slice and serve warm or cold.