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Nutritious variation of the pourekia recipe with store bought halva. In the past, this recipe was made using the leftover halva from Clean Monday.
Name - Recipe
Μπουρέκια με χαλβά.
For the dough:
3 cups of flour
3 tbsp oil
a bit of salt
water for kneading
For the filling:
15 pieces of commercial halva or 2 cups of melted halva
Prepare the dough and roll it into a thin sheet. Then place the filling on half of the sheet at intervals. Fold the other half of the sheet over, press it and cut it into rectangular shapes with a knife. Press each one around the edges with a fork to seal it tightly. Fry the pourekia in plenty of oil.
Frying.
Functional and symbolic role
They are prepared and consumed during fasting periods.
Additional information and bibliography
Androulla Iasonidi, 74 years old, Asgata - Limassol. Recording: Elena Christou Makis, 2011.
Stalo Lazarou, Argyro Xenophontos
Πουρέκια. Πηγή: Αρ. Παπαδοπούλου.
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