What are patates tiganites?
Patates Tiganites are Greek fried potatoes, in olive oil, with oregano sprinkled on top. You may think that frying potatoes is very easy, as it is a simple recipe, but it took me quite a long time to accomplish a nice crispy taste outside, yet soft inside.
Why do waiters add patates tiganites to your order?
Sometimes waiters will even add it to your order before you even ask for them, because they assume you will want them – and usually they are right.At home, patates tiganites are served especially in the evening as an accompaniment to whatever one was eating.
What are tiganites and how do you top them?
We’ve had them all ways (you know, for research purposes), and we must confess, any way you top them, we love them all! Tiganites are similar, sort of, to the more well known Greek fried doughnut loukoumades,. Unlike the round loukoumades however, tiganites are flat, larger and can be served as either savoury or sweet.
Why do we eat tiganites?
These disks of fried dough helped to sustain them and nourish them for the day. Tiganites, she explained, were a great option when options were limited as they are made from ingredients that even the poorest family likely had on hand.
What are tiganites and how are they served?
Because our mother’s family were beekeepers, they usually had their tiganites topped with plenty of honey; on olive picking excursions, the honey was transported in jars to share with everyone. For those times when honey was scarce, tiganites were served either topped with grated mizithra cheese or plain.
What size tiganites should I make?
Making tiganites is not an exact science, and part of the charm is having each one slightly different than the next. Try to keep them relatively the same size however (we like the size of a playing card) to allow for easier cooking.