Fried Shrimps – Garides TiganitesOur fried shrimp recipes are quick and easy, bringing out the flavour of the seafood. We use just a few everyday ingredients to create delicious tasting dishes. Choose from – Crispy Fried, Crumbed, Garlic Prawns, and Sauteed Shrimps! For most of these fried shrimp recipes you can use raw shrimps, although […]
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Deep Fried Whitebait – Marides tiganites
With this fried fish recipe, which uses whitebait or any small fish, you cook and keep the fish whole. In Greece, Marides is a delicious meal made from the smallest catch of fish, lightly floured and seasoned and deep fried. The Greeks will eat them whole, they are so small, you won’t have any problem […]
Fried Eggplants – Melitzanes Tiganites
Ingredients: I kilo medium size eggplants 1 cup of flour 1 cup of water 1 egg beaten Olive oil for frying Salt and pepper to taste Method: Wash the eggplants well and cut them in an angle or lengthwise in thin slices. In a bowl, prepare the batter by adding the flour, water, egg, salt […]
Ancient honey and sesame fritters – (Arxaies Tiganites me meli kai sousami)
It is amazing how little this recipe has changed 1800 after. The Roman Physician Galinos (129 – 99 ac) describes in his book this sweet with many details. Greek : Αρχαίες τηγανήτες με μέλι και σουσάμι Serves / Yields : 4 persons INGREDIENTS: 120 gr flour 225 ml water 2 spoons honey Oil for frying 1 spoon (15 […]
Piperies Tiganites: Fried Sweet Peppers
In Greek: πιπεριές τηγανητές, say: pee-peh-ree-YES tee-ghah-nee-TES Easy, quick, and delicious as an appetizer, meze, or side dish, these fried peppers are often eaten at room temperature and can be refrigerated for several days. Ingredients: 1 pound of sweet peppers (bull’s horn, Anaheim, Cubanelle) oil for frying red wine vinegar sea salt thinly sliced garlic […]
Melitzanes Tiganites: Batter-Fried Eggplant
In Greek: μελιτζάνες τηγανητές, pronounced meh-leed-ZAH-nes tee-ghah-nee-TES Eggplant is notorious for absorbing as much olive oil as possible, so this recipe for a light and crispy appetizer or side dish, which calls for quick frying in hot oil, is a good choice since the eggplant doesn’t have enough time to get soggy with oil. Use […]
Patates Tiganites: Fried Potatoes
Like most of us, I’ve made countless fried potatoes (french fries) over the years, but every time I’ve eaten them in a Greek home, they’ve been crispy and delightful. Here’s the secret, whether you use a deep fryer or frying pan. Note: Greeks enjoy fried potatoes as a meze, side dish, and as a main dish […]
Tiganites: Pancakes / Fritters
In Greek: τηγανήτες, pronounced tee-ghah-NEE-tess Similar to small pancakes, these light, crispy medallion-sized treats are a delight served with honey or petimezi… or with syrup, preserves, or a creative topping of your own design. They can be eaten as a sweet snack, with breakfast, or as a brunch dish. Favorites during The Great Lent, these […]
Tiganites me Stafithes: Sugared Raisin Pancakes
In Greek: τηγανίτες με σταφίδες, pronounced tee-ghah-NEE-tes meh stah-FEE-thes These delicious small pancakes are generally served as dessert, but can certainly be adapted to breakfast or brunch. Made without milk or eggs, they are slightly crunchy. The key to getting an authentic taste is to use black raisins (currants). Prep Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total […]
Melitzanes Tiganites: Batter-Fried Eggplant
In Greek: μελιτζάνες τηγανητές, pronounced meh-leed-ZAH-nes tee-ghah-nee-TES Eggplant is notorious for absorbing as much olive oil as possible, so this recipe for a light and crispy appetizer or side dish, which calls for quick frying in hot oil, is a good choice since the eggplant doesn’t have enough time to get soggy with oil. Use […]