Cretan Dakos Recipe

Cretan Dakos - What is dakos?

Cretan Dakos is an appetiser known specifically in the Western side of Crete. It consists of a barley rusk that has been quickly dipped into water to soften it slightly and then topped with tomato, a soft white cheese such as ricotta or feta, oregano, olives and a drizzle of olive oil.

Ingredients:
• 1 barley rusk, large or 3-4 small ones
• 1 tomato, finely chopped or grated
• 2 tablespoons ricotta or feta cheese (or a combination of both)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of dried oregano
• Optional: Olives for serving

Method
1. Dampen the rusk with a little bit of water to soften it slightly, but ensure the rusk still retains some crunch.
2. Place the rusk on a plate and drizzle with olive oil. Cover the whole rusk with the tomato, followed by the salt, cheese and oregano.

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You can find the very same recipe ("friselle") in Apulia, Italy