Some flavours are inextricably linked to authentic places, defining them gastronomically and making them prime destinations on the culinary map. These are flavours with unique character, crafted with effort and skill and embodying something of their raw material origins. They subtly but distinctly speak of the hands that have expertly blended and refined their unique aromas and ingredients.
Thessaloniki is a destination that awakens such a world of flavours, infusing dishes and delicacies with its character so they seem to be made up of the very essence of the city. The artful hands that create Thessaloniki’s famous Bougatsa pie exemplify this. By combining the finest savoury and sweet ingredients with the art of filo pastry and a precious, long-standing tradition, this food graces tables – and memories – in an unparalleled manner.
The distinctive experience of the crispy filo of the Bougatsa, which fills our lives with genuine homemade scents and awakens our taste buds in a novel yet familiar way, can be enjoyed even miles away from the capital of the Greek North. Many are unaware that these flavours, both local and simultaneously Greek and global, can be experienced even when far from their place of origin.
This is precisely what Chrysi Zymi is offering with its Thessaloniki Bougatsa. With respect and love of over 30 years of Greek tradition, which has been upheld for many generations, and with faith in the mastery of the original, authentic pie of the co-capital, it has created the perfect, most enjoyable breakfast – or for any time of the day – for the whole family.
You too can embark on the journey of crispy indulgence of a homemade recipe, discovering it in three delectable renditions: with semolina cream and a hint of vanilla, with hazelnut praline, and finally, with feta and mizithra cheese.
This is a Bougatsa whose authentic filo pastry uniquely crisps up, filled with a heavenly, real semolina cream flavoured with vanilla. With a dusting of sugar and cinnamon, free from preservatives and colourants, and without hydrogenated fats and oils, Chrysi Zymi’s Thessaloniki Bougatsa is utterly flavourful and at the same time suitable for fasting, or ideally suitable for anyone following a vegan diet.
Whether you try the chocolate version, in which the authentic crisp filo envelopes the delicious hazelnut praline filling, or in the creamy blend of semolina with cinnamon, or even the savoury cheese version with a low sugar content, with a creamy mizithra and feta filling, the taste experience remains optimal and perfectly combines tradition and modernity to serve on your plate. It’s worth noting that precisely because of the care for the needs of every household, the delicious products are available in two different packaging sizes: a 450g size for all three options, and an additional 800g size, offered for the semolina and vanilla flavour version.
Delighting and exciting your taste buds, Chrysi Zymi’s Thessaloniki Bougatsa reflects a flavourful equation that manages to blend tastes, aromas, quality, and tradition through its tempting crispy filo. It prepares you for a journey to Thessaloniki from the comfort of your home, from your dining table, accompanied by your loved ones.
