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loukoumádes

λουκουμάδες

Loukoumathes close-up - Hellenic Republic AUD6.25 half serve - photo by Julia

Light airy deep fried doughnut balls, served in a warm honey syrup and topped with cinnamon and often crushed walnuts. If someone is making them, the fragrance fills the air...just try to walk past with stopping to try some.

On Alónnisos and Skópelos they are called Φουσκάκια (fouskákia). On the Dodecanese and Cyprus they are sometimes known as sviggoi,

Desserts, pastries and sweets

Text © Dana Facaros

Image by Alpha