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Today is the common knowledge that gastronimy is closely associated with the history and culture of each country and its people. Furthermore, it is a material aspect of life interwined with enjoyment and health. Traditional Greek cuisine displays great interest, for it is one of the few in the world characterized by a millennia-long history, impressive lastingness, and a logic that pays heed to tastiness and healthy culinary practice. It is apt, therefore, to become one of the country's most powerful ambassadors abroad especially now that the rest of Europe, and the American continent, are in the process of discovering the advantages of Mediterranean cookery.
Pumpkin or Naked Pie (Ghiouliopita)
According to the etymology of the world, ghiouliopita means "naked pie", that is to say, a pie made without the pastry or crust. Orange pumpkin, the main ingredient, abounds in Thrace. A similar pie is made on the island of Mytilini, only with courgettes or zucchini.
1,5kg pumpkin or orange "Winter" squash
300g feta
0.5 cup butter or olive oil
4 eggs, yolks only
1 cup flour
salt, freshly ground pepper
Grate the pumpkin, sprinkle with salt and allow to drain in a colander for 2-3 hours. Saute the pumpkin in the butter (or oil). Cool and add the egg yolks and flour. Stir in the cheese. Pour into a large (25 cm) greased and floured baking pan. Bake at 200.C for about 30 minutes. (serves 6)
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