Tahini soup without oil from Mount Athos
Tahini soup without oil is a beloved dish cherished here on Mount Athos for its simplicity and delicious flavor. Despite the absence of oil, this soup maintains its richness and creaminess, providing both monks and visitors with a nourishing meal during fasting periods. Experience the uniqueness of this recipe and uncover all the secrets for guaranteed success in your kitchen.
We put the water in a deep pot, add salt and boil the orzo.
When the orzo softens, we remove the pot from the heat.
We put the tahini in a bowl and slowly add the lemon, stirring constantly until the mixture is homogeneous.
We slowly add broth from the soup to the mixture, continuing to stir, until it becomes a diluted slurry.
We pour the porridge into the pot with the barley, we shake very gently and add the pepper.
We serve with some toasted bread and a few leaves of celery or parsley.
The recipe can be made with any other small pasta.
