Chickpea Patties

Revithokeftedes

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4 to 6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
The Foods of the Greek Islands

By Aglaia Kremezi

Published 2000

  • About

CHICKPEA patties, made from mashed cooked chickpeas seasoned with onions and herbs, are traditional on the island of Chios and in many other places throughout Greece, served as appetizers, especially on days of religious abstinence.

These patties are always served at Kastro, an excellent taverna in the village of Avgonima, on Chios. Kalliopi Delios prepares the mixture every day or so and shapes and fries the patties on demand.

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