Fried Pastry Ribbons

A specialty of Chania, Crete, this delicious sweet is traditionally prepared for weddings and engagements. It is quite easy to make, but it’s time consuming, so most families have stopped making Kserotigana themselves and order them from one of the two specialty shops that prepare it in Chania. This recipe was given to me by Mrs. Hara Papadaki, owner of the only remaining bell foundry in Chania.