Elenia

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Elenia is a traditional bread that is stuffed with pieces of pitted olives. It is a specialty of the island of Kimolos where they typically use Koroneiki olives for the stuffing and bake the bread in a wood-fired oven. Elenia is commonly prepared at home, although it is also available in local bakeries on the island. This rustic bread is usually made around the Greek Orthodox Easter, and since the dough contains no oil, it is especially suitable for those fasting days when oil is not allowed to be consumed.