Traditional Batzina pie

A pie that "hides" the Greek tradition and the way of life of another era, is proposed for today by chef Rafail Pateras, in the context of the "World of Flavors" series.

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Batzina is a traditional pie of Thessaly which is made without a dough and with few ingredients.

This pie is particularly thin and its name comes from the word batzos (or batsos) which is a Greek white, hard goat and sheep's milk cheese, originating from Western Macedonia.

Traditional Batzina pie

Ingredients you will need:

4 medium grated zucchini

200g feta cheese, crumbled

1 egg

320g of flour

250g yoghurt

5 sprigs of thyme

10 mint leaves

150-200ml water

4 tbsp olive oil

Salt

Pepper