World Flavors Cookbook

Ancient Greek Thrion (Stuffed Fig Leaves)

Name: Ancient Greek Thrion (Stuffed Fig Leaves)
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Ancient World
Ingredients: fresh fig leaves, lard or oil, eggs, cheese (goat), flour, honey

A predecessor to dolma; fig leaves stuffed with a sweet and savory mixture of cheese, flour, and honey.

Cuisine: Ancient World

Ingredients

fresh fig leaves, lard or oil, eggs, cheese (goat), flour, honey

Instructions

Make a batter of eggs, cheese, flour, and honey. Place a portion inside a blanched fig leaf and fold into a parcel. Steam or fry until the filling is set.