"Kourabies" Anise - Greek shortbread cookies
Kourabies is a classic Greek delicacy served in every Greek home. Anise is distinguished, sweet and very aromatic. It is ideal as an after lunch or after dinner dessert. The ultimate “summer” treats.
Origin: Our recipe is based on the most famous that of Kavala, a harbour that unites the East with the West, Europe with Asia.It is most likely that the word “kourabies” [kuru for dry and biye for biscuit] originates from Turkey and made its way into the Greek language during the period of the Ottoman rule.
Ιn the past, women would often take part in a silent, unspoken competition in an effort to present the tastiest recipe. This explains the countless number of different versions that can be found today.
Ιngredients:Wheat Flour (contains gluten), Butter (contains milk), Pistachios 14%, Castor Sugar, Grape Extract, Baking Powder [sodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate], Anise Seeds.
May contain traces of allergens such as: eggs, peanuts, walnuts, almonds, cashews and sesame.
Nutrition data (100g): Energy 540kcal, Total Fats 31.24g, of which Saturates 16.56g, Total Carbohydrates 57.79g, of which Sugars 18g, Fibres 3.5g, Proteins 6.87g, Salt 0,3g.
Net Weight: 180g