Chaniotiko boureki | Androniki's Cretan House

Chaniotiko boureki

Chaniotiko boureki is a traditional Cretan vegetarian dish. It consists of a unique combination of potatoes, zucchini, and a mixture of local cheeses, with the addition of fresh mint. It stands out for its simplicity, aroma, and deep deliciousness.

What you will need

1 kg zucchini (long slender zucchinis without seeds), washed and cut the two edges
300 gr potatoes, peeled
1 large ripe tomato (optionally)
400 gr homemade cheese or mizithra or ricotta (crumbled). (Check Tirozouli recipe)
100 gr feta (crumbled)
100 gr kefalotiri or parmesan (grated)
3 tablespoons of fresh spearmint, finely chopped or 1 tablespoon dried
200 ml olive oil
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
20 gr sesame seeds
Salt

For the batter

90 gr of all purpose flour
260 gr of whole milk
salt and pepper

1The recipe step to step

1
Slice the zucchini, potatoes, and tomatoes very thinly. Place them in separate bowls.
2
In a large bowl, mix the cheeses with the spearmint.
3
Pour 1/3 of the olive oil into the bottom of a roasting pan and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs.
4
Cover the bottom of the pan with a layer of potatoes. Drizzle 1/4 of the cheese mixture over them.
5
Add a layer of zucchini, then sprinkle with 1 tbsp of breadcrumbs and drizzle another 1/4 of the cheese mixture.
6
Add a second layer of zucchini. Arrange the tomato slices (if using) on top and sprinkle with another 1/4 of the cheese mixture.
7
Add the final layer of zucchini. Pour the remaining olive oil evenly over the surface.
8
In a bowl, whisk the milk and flour together. Gently stir in the remaining cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Pour the batter over the vegetables and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
10
Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 50 minutes. Then, remove the foil and continue baking at 180°C for another 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the vegetables are fork-tender.
11
Allow the boureki to rest outside the oven for 20 minutes before slicing. Serve it warm or at room temperature; it is just as delicious the next day.
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