Cuisine of Greece is synonymous with good food and fine wine. The good quality of ingredients and exotic herbs and spices used in preparing Greek delicacies lend them a unique flavor and an enticing aroma that whets the appetite of an epicurean long before the food arrives at the table. Keep reading to know more about the Cuisine of Greece.You dining experience in Greece will remain incomplete without sampling its following specialties.
Cuisine of Greece: Mezedes
The mezedes or one meze as appetizers are called in Greece are served before or with the main dishes. These are mostly accompanied with ouzo or tsipouro. They are served in small plates and form a basic element of the Mediterranean culinary culture that emphasizes on sharing food and wine with friends and family in a pleasant and leisurely environment. Some of the popular mezedes served in Greece are given below:
- Horiatiki Salata or "Greek salad"
- Tzatziki – It is made of Greek yogurt with finely chopped cucumber, garlic and olive oil.
- Melitzanosalata - An eggplant purée
- Taramosalata- Crushed fish's eggs
- Saganaki- Fried cheese.
- Keftedakia- Fried meatballs, taste excellent with lot of lemon juice
- Spanakopitakia- Small spinach pies stuffed with crushed feta cheese.
- Horta- Boiled wild greens garnished with olive oil, salt and lemon.
- Briam- Roast potatoes mixed with eggplants, onions, garlic, tomato sauce and olive oil.
- Kalamaraki- Little pieces of fried squid served with lemon juice.
- Tiropitakia: Small sized cheese pies made of feta or kasseri.
- Feta cheese
Cuisine of Greece: Main Dishes
Almost all the main dishes of Greek cuisine are made of meat. One of the popular main dish in Greece is Moussaka, which has a base made of potatoes and is topped with eggplants onions, minced beef and béchamel. Another popular Greek dish that reminds one of the Italian Lasagnas is the Pastitsio. The base of this dish is made of a kind of noodles with minced beef, onions, tomato sauce and béchamel as the topping. Paidakia or grilled lamb's ribs served with lemon and Kokoretsi are also popular Greek delicacies.
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