Dried figs and pasteli are two of the oldest Greek snacks. Pasteli is a simple bar of sesame seeds and honey. Read what pasteli is, how to toast sesame seeds for it and the nutrition facts for sesame seeds.
For figs, start with how to soften dried figs and preparing dried figs, then cook with them: easy dried fig recipes, homemade fig bars and a fig salad with feta and honey. Dried figs nutrition gives calories, fibre and sugar from USDA data.
In the shop you will find Greek dried figs, 200 g pack in the dried fig collection and the pasteli sesame bar, 50 g in the pasteli collection.
A 20-minute fig salad with rocket, feta, toasted walnuts, olive oil and thyme honey, plus how to make it with dried figs when fresh figs are out of season.
Sesame seeds nutrition facts from USDA FoodData Central: calories, fat, protein, fibre and minerals per tablespoon and per 100 g, whole, hulled and tahini.
Make homemade fig bars with dried figs simmered into a jammy filling between a buttery oat crust and crumble. 16 bars, easy swaps, storage and freezing tips.
Seven easy dried fig recipes: quick fig compote, yogurt bowls, fig and walnut bites, salads, a cheese board, roast pork with figs and a fig and olive tapenade.
Dried figs nutrition from USDA FoodData Central: 249 kcal, 9.8 g fiber and 162 mg calcium per 100 g; about 21 calories per fig.
Learn how to toast sesame seeds for pasteli with attributed pan and oven methods, visual cues and practical preparation notes. No kitchen-test claim.
Do you remove stems from dried figs? Learn how to check for the firm tip, trim it neatly, and prepare the fruit for snacking, serving or a recipe.
Discover the Greek sesame sweet, the difference between chewy and crunchy versions, and the ingredient and allergen details to check before choosing.
Choose a softer fig texture for your dish with a source-led guide to hot-liquid soaking, poaching and simple serving ideas.
