Sfakian pies are perhaps ones of the most beloved in Crete. This pie is a traditional dish in the historical and formerly inaccessible sub-region of Sfakia, located in the south of West Cretein the Chania region. From there came the pie’s name - "Sfakianopita" ("Sfakian pie").
Outwardly, these pies resemble tortillas. Their taste is rich: soft sheep's myzithra cheese and honey create a unique combination of salty and sweet taste. The Cretans mainly consume them as a snack, but since these pies are quite filling, they work well as breakfast or for afternoon tea.
Nowadays, visitors to Crete, coming to the village of Chora Sfakion, the administrative center of the Sfakia community, will certainly try this popular Cretan dish. Only here, there are real Sfakia pies stuffed with local cheese.
The distance from Chania to the village of Chora Sfakion is about 46 mi. Moreover, the entire road runs through the picturesque majestic mountains in the area of the Lefka Ori. After the pass, the famous dizzying serpentine begins: the descent to Chora Sfakion. Today it is a good asphalt road, but with many bends which reminiscent of the difficulty to access this unique area.
Сome, enjoy the local cuisine and the surrounding nature, get in touch with the traditions of the freedom-loving, hospitable people of Sfakia who consider themselves to be the indigenous people of Crete and have always been distinguished by their love of freedom, independence and rebelliousness. The Sfakians observe the code of honor and traditions of their ancestors do not forgive betrayal and insults. The Sfakia region has never been completely conquered. During the Venetian rule, Sfakia, unlike other parts of the island, enjoyed a certain degree of autonomy. The Turkish invaders also failed to completely subjugate the area, faced with desperate resistance of local residents. Most of the 400-year-old Turkish yoke Sfakia remained self-governing. The Sfakians can be compared with the local mountains: they are majestic, difficultly accessible and harsh .
If you can't visit Sfakia, but really want to enjoy sfakianopita, then you can cook these pies at home. The cooking is simple . The classic traditional recipe from agrocrete.com using common ingredients can be found here: https://thenewgreece.com/en/kitchen/pies-from-the-freedom-loving-sfakia/
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