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A variation of the typical syrupy cake made with semolina and replacing yoghurt with tahini, suitable for fasting.
Name - Recipe
Σάμαλι με ταχίνι, νηστίσιμο. A type of syrupy cake made with semolina, tahini and nuts.
2/3kg semolina
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground mastic
1/2 cup tahini
1 cup sugar
2 cups hot water
A few blanched almonds
A bit of spoon sweet syrup
In a bowl, combine the semolina with the baking powder, baking soda and mastic. Add the tahini and sugar. Finally add the water and knead well. Leave the mixture covered for 2-3 hours. Grease a baking pan with tahini and spread the mixture in it. Brush the top with spoon sweet syrup and cut the mixture into strips and garnish with almonds. Bake in a moderate oven and when cool, pour hot syrup over it, after cutting it again. (MANRE 2006, 57)
Baking in the oven.
Additional information and bibliography
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Agriculture (2006). Cyprus Traditional Preparations, Press and Information Office, Nicosia.
Varvara Yangou
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