Gogges

Gogges (/ˈɡɔːɡɪz/; Greek: Γκόγκες, [ˈgoɟes]), also called Goggizes (Γκόγκιζες, [ˈgoɟizes]) and Goglies (Γκόγκλιες), is a traditional pasta made on the Greek peninsula of Peloponnisos, specifically in the regions of Laconia and Argolis.[1][2] Their shape is likened to a seashell and is roughly comparable to pastas like cavatelli or orecchiette made in the Apulia region of Italy, though gogges are typically significantly thicker. Gogges are a not traditionally an egg-noodle made only from flour, water, and salt.[2][3]

Gogges

Alternative names	Goglies, Goggizes, Gogides
Type	Pasta
Place of origin	Greece
Region or state	Peloponnisos
Associated national cuisine	Greek cuisine
Main ingredients	flour, salt, water
Cookbook: Gogges

They are made by first rolling the dough out into cylinders roughly the thickness of the little finger, then cutting the cylinder into sections 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in) in length. In the final step each section is pressed flat and curled, in one fluid motion using the fingers. The rolling can be done on any surface, but is usually done on grooved wooden board to give the pasta its exterior texture.[4][5] If not consumed fresh they are left to dry between two clean linen sheets for 2-3 days.[2]

Traditionally, gogges were made fresh for the celebrations of Tiriní (Τυρινί, 'cheese week'), during Apókries (Απόκριες, 'Carnival'), in which the consumption of cheese, dairy, and oil are celebrated in the lead up to Lenten fasting. In the context of Tiriní they are served as a snack or meze with oil and mizithra, though at other times of the year it is served as a main dish.[2][5][6] Today, though still commonly made at home by hand, they are commercially produced in local pasta factories and served in taverns and restaurants throughout Argolis and Laconia, especially in the town of Monemvasia.

References

1. Καρυά Archived 2013-08-05 at the Wayback Machine, Προορισμός Αργολίδα
2. Argonafplia.gr (2020-02-20). "Γκόγκες τα παραδοσιακά αποκριάτικα μακαρόνια (συνταγή)" [Gogges, the traditional Carnival pasta (recipe)]. Argonafplia.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2020-05-09.
3. "Gogges, Making Greek pasta with Video". Kopiaste to Greek Hospitality. 2017-05-20. Archived from the original on 2020-04-09. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
4. Kiki (2018-02-26). "Gogges: Handmade pasta from Niata". foodurismo.com. Retrieved 2020-05-09.
5. "Gogges with chicken in tomato sauce". Eumelia Food Blog. 2019-01-28. Retrieved 2020-05-09.
6. "Απόκριες στον Άγιο Αδριανό ( Κατσίγκρι)" [Carnival in Saint Adrianos (Katsigri)]. ΑΡΓΟΛΙΚΗ ΑΡΧΕΙΑΚΗ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΜΟΥ (in Greek). 2009-02-05. Archived from the original on 2019-04-25. Retrieved 2020-04-12.

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