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Greek · Sweet
Pasteli
Παστέλι
Sesame and honey bars
Any fast dayPrep 5 minCook 15 minServes 16
When to eat it. No oil, wine or fish, so it fits even the strict weekdays of Lent.
Ingredients
Method
- Toast the sesame in a dry pan until golden.
- Heat the honey to a boil and simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the sesame, salt, zest and nuts and cook 2 minutes more.
- Spread thin on oiled baking paper, cut into bars while warm and let cool.
Tip. One of the oldest Greek sweets. No oil in it at all.
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