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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾20gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🐟 Fish

Atherinopita

How to order / say it
Say it Αθερινόπιτα — [ah-the-ree-NO-pee-tah]
Order I'd like the atherinopita, please.
Locally Θα ήθελα αθερινόπιτα, παρακαλώ.
Say locally

Crispy pie made with fresh smelt fish, dough, and herbs.

Why try it?

Atherinopita is a true taste of island life, using the fresh catch from Santorini's waters. This dish reflects the traditional resourcefulness and reliance on the sea, offering an insight into the local lifestyle.

How it tastes

A savory and crispy delight, this pie combines the delicate texture of smelt with the fragrant aroma of herbs. The pastry is thin and crisp, providing a perfect balance to the deliciously tender fish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Developed as a way to utilize small fish abundantly found in local waters, atherinopita has been a cherished Santorini dish since the early 20th century. Its simplicity and reliance on fresh ingredients make it a classic.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 400 g smelt fish
  • 🌾 150 g flour
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🌿 30 g parsley
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧄 2 spring onions

Method

  1. 1 Clean fish and mix with chopped spring onions and parsley.
  2. 2 Prepare dough with flour, water, and olive oil.
  3. 3 Roll dough thin, fill with fish mix, and fold into a pie.
  4. 4 Bake until crust is golden and crispy; serve warm.

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