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Batter Pie with Wild Greens from Samos - Kariotina

A home-style Batter Pie with Wild Greens from Samos - Kariotina made with Olive Oil, Grating Nutmeg, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, and Egg. Serves 5. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup
• 1
• 1 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1
• 3/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Remove the stems and coarsely chop the greens. Wash thoroughly, squeeze dry, set aside. Wash and finely chop the herbs.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet and cook the onions over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until wilted, 7 to 8 minutes.

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   Transfer the onions to a large bowl, add the greens to the skillet and cook them for a few minutes, until wilted.

4. 4

   Mix the greens with the onions in the bowl and add the fresh herbs.

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   Season with salt and pepper and a grating of nutmeg, if desired.

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   Combine the flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.

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   Make a well in the center and add the egg and water.

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   Using a fork, slowly mix the flour into the liquid, fairly vigorously, until a thick batter forms.

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   Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a well-seasoned 8 or 10-inch cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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    Pour 1/3 cup of the batter into the skillet.

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    When it begins to bubble on top like a pancake, spread about a third of the filling over it, covering the surface of the batter.

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    Pour another 1/3 cup batter over the top of the filling to cover it evenly.

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    Place a lid on the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the bottom is completely golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.

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    Turn it over carefully to cook on the other side: If you are dexterous enough, flip it with a large flat spatula; otherwise place a plate over the skillet, and, using an oven mitt, flip the whole thing, the way you would a cake coming out of pan.

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    Slide the pie back into the skillet to cook on the other side for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden.

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    Remove from the skillet, keep covered in a warm oven, repeat with the remaining ingredients.

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    Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

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    Kariotina means "a woman from Ikaria".

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    Ikarians who make a version of this batter pie fill it with sweet spring greens such as chard and spinach, wild fennel, dill, fresh oregano, poppy leaves, lemon balm and fresh mint.

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    S(Formatted by Chupa Babi): "Sept 2011"

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    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Chupa; 7 October 2011. www.fareshare.net