Loukoumades… the Greek pastry sometimes called HONEY PUFFS, HONEY BALLS, FRIED PUFFS. Whatever you call them, its one of my favourite Greek pastry.
Loukoumades are sweet fritters that are deep fried till golden brown and served with honey syrup, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.
Its basically made of flour and yeast, feathery light, served hot ( I will post a recipe once I test which one is the easy one to adapt)
I have “discovered” this place in the heart of the city at 46 Panepistimio St. (University Avenue) opposite Arsakeion on the corner of Harilao Trikoupi.
Not really my own discovery but our Greek dentist, one of our oldest dearest friend here in Athens, showed us the hidden gems of this city.
This place called To Aegeion has been on this location since 1935 and when you go in you just say how many plates you want. Then the waiter comes with glasses of cold water and those dessert forks and knives.
Few minutes later freshly deep fried fritters, pipping hot arrive on the marble tables then I get transported to dessert heaven.
I have not really made these fresh, years back I would buy the pre made box where you just add water. These days its part of my ritual when I come back to Athens… I walk to town and visit this place. Tourists do not notice this little semi underground place.
I took my tropical cousin for a Loukoumades treat. She just love them… the photo is the evidence. Ah am sure my Swedish friend if he sees this, will lick the screen or just will call me how much he misses this place.
Oh yes the reason of no recent activity on this blog is I barely am in the kitchen. My cousin and I have been enjoying the spring like weather, visiting antiquity sites and most of all doing a lot of CULINARY TASTING AROUND THE CITY!
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Hmmm something sweet? I’d probably love them too!
Miam miam Sha, I think I would like that too!!!!
Hahaha funny when you call your cousin a “tropical”. mabuti naman di sya napaso sa init.
what is inside of it ate ?
hi sha! at first glance i thought they were shrimp fritters! yummm! recipe..recipe…
your cousin looks familiar..i guess nag-abot kme sa holy..
hey I had these once & I loved them too!
we had these and enjoyed it…and will surely get them again when we return..kelan kaya…
Bea & Al:
Yes its light but the honey syrup is just enough to call these sweet. Its airy actually but some places serve this with chopped nuts.
KNOIZKI: am just emphasizing that she is from the tropics coming to wintry europe. But she is lucky that the weather has been so good…. one greek lady said to me YOUR COUSIN BROUGHT THE SUN. Few days before she arrived it was freezing and she was in Germany where it much colder than here,
so my tropical cousin’s first winter expercience
CHARLES: there is NOTHING INSIDE… when the mixture is prepared the yeast makes it airy … you will see bubbles then a lump is dropped to a very hot oil then it PUFFS…
as soon its brown …
you drizzle it with honey syrup
sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinammon
voila… honey puffs!!!
CES: I will re post when I actually test the recipe
I will email you one which you can test and try…
its very ADDICTIVE I warn you
CES
PS she is HS QC at BF Homes
AUEE I forgot to ask my sister if the greek shops at north london sell these.. if not wait for a recipe and you can try
great to see you again auee…
JUNNIE can I send M the recipe? check the greek resto out there
sorry been a while I have not visited you
cousin is here
hi sha..me too! i lived there in BF, QC during high school!
I owe you a tag; will do it soon shaluv. yasas!
Sha, I know I would love these! Probably similar to beignets? If you make these, please put up the recipe, I would like to try making them.
Athina…. no rush hope you had a splendid holidays
OF will test this week yes its pretty much the same taste to BEIGNETS
it sounds easy to make! Heheheh yeah I am very interested to see the Eurovision! Anyways, I was somewhat disappointed on the outcome of the Melodi Grandprix Finals today since the drag duo Queentastic didnt manage to win and represent Norway but on good side it is someone from Bergen who won and also a worthy candidate as well!
Eat these at the Greek Festival in Milwaukee (at the famous greek church in Wauwatosa) every summer.
Charles just come here and we shall eat and drink
Steph: ela tha fame mazi
Sounds easy to make and they appear to be tasty. I shall ask my wife to try this receipe.
There are various similar receipes in Malaysia, some Chinese, some Malay and some Indian but they either mix spices or they have fillings and some are eaten with chili. But none like the honey puff!
Hi Sha! Wow, they look nice! I worked with a Greek pastry chef before and she used to make these. They’re really yummy and very light. But of course it’s not as great as the one they sell there at Athens. Yummy!
sarap naman pero mas masarap iyong luto ni MARCOS kasi di mo naman kami pinatitikman nyan pag naandito ka sa france lagi ka lang nakikikain sa amin JOKE lang pero okey sya TRY ko din iyan one day look very YUMMMMMMY alam mo naman ako maselan sa food pero thanks sa ingredients…c u sa france.
inday guimingaw hinuon ko sa sesam puff, naa kay recipe?
dayun ka sa debut ni benggay? basta 2007 puhon i sched nato,magpabunyag ko sa akong mga baktin,hehe
am getting my passport ready sha…heehee just kidding.
so your dentist shows you around places where sweet things are served, uh. Very smart of him..
these little doughnuts remind me of the delicious “croustillons” of my childhood. I’m looking forward to seeing your recipe, yummm
Oh wow, those look amazing. Can’t wait for the recipe.
Sha! How could I have missed this post! I love Loukoumades! Yes, please post once you have a good recipe
Aaaah! Bring me back to Greece…ngayon din!