The ring-shaped koulouri is covered in sesame seeds and sold fresh on Athens’ street corners. It is a guaranteed encounter on our Athens walks, and an integral part of an Athens morning. It is also the Greek counterpart of the Turkish simit.
Published on September 22, 2016
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