Chocolate Truffles Without Oil

Wine, as a blessed commodity, plays a predominant role in the life of the Athonite monasteries. The founder of the monastic state of Mount Athos, Saint Athanasius the Athonite, decreed that each monastery should have its own vineyards. Thus, since the 10th century, the founders of the monasteries, recognizing the value of wine, have numerous vineyards in their monastic properties. On Mount Athos, there were no large areas for grain, due to the geographical difficulty and the wildness of the place. However, the microclimate of Mount Athos as well as its special vineyards, are key factors for a distinct wine production, unique throughout the Balkan Peninsula and the Northern Aegean. Even today, a number of monks from each monastery are in charge of the cultivation of vineyards and the production of wine.

Wash and clean the squids. Remove their heads and cut in to small pieces. Put the squids in boiling water for 10 minutes just to become smoother. Put them in a colander to drain. Saute the onion and garlic with the oil of the half cup. Then, add the heads of the squids, chopped, the parsley, the dill, salt, pepper and the tomato paste (if you prefer it with tomato). 

Soak the bread and squeeze well. Melt tuna with a fork. Mix everything and knead. Le the dough thickens slightly and then...