By Nicolas Bard

If you find yourself in Sifnos there is no chance of hearing about the famous chickpeas of the island, which is still made by locals today in their own clay, and of course with Sifnos chickpeas, which stand out for their rich taste. His camera where there is Greece traveled to the picturesque castle of Sifnos, where he met Ms. Maria Lembesi, who knows all the secrets about the perfect chickpeas.

As she herself says, chickpeas are Sunday’s dish. The women were made from the night before, and let them bake throughout the night in the traditional wood oven. The next day, and after the church was over, they took the clay pot with the chickpeas and lay the table with the whole family. Later they went to the fields to continue their work …

The chickpeas is a favorite dish of the locals, make it with excess of passion and is an easy choice for them. Of course, whatever tavern you sit on the island, you will find the famous chickpeas, which you should definitely try! This dish does not have many special materials, but it is made with love, and even today it is made in the same, traditional way that was made in the old days.

A little bread, a few olives and a plate full of cigarette part, spiced and delicious chickpeas are more than just a Sunday dish. It is the austerity and magic of all Greek gastronomy in a single recipe. This dish is reminiscent of a family and “closes” within it the special story of a place. What will you cook next Sunday?