Pastelikos are Rhodes Island-style meat, rice, onion, tomato and parsley filled hand pies with their distinctive sesame encrusted lid so delicately crimped.
The Sephardic Jews of Rhodes Island adapted the Moorish meat pies of medieval Spain. Pastelikos, often served with guevos haminados the traditional long cooked eggs for brunch or as meze, are the much loved savory pies of the Jews of Rhodes.
Although it may take some practice to shape the pies, the technique is soon mastered. Enlist the help of family members or friends, I assure you that it is certainly worth your while.
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