Combinations of savory and sweet, sauces and drinks to add to your meal: in the post, the 5 dishes not to be missed when you have to order in a Greek tavern!
La Greece it is not only synonymous with enchanting landscapes and postcard beaches, but also and above all it is represented by good cuisine that has kept the most genuine ingredients intact over time.
In this case it will be good to learn some too Greek word to know how to best order the dishes to try and immediately enter the Hellenic atmosphere.
Here five typical dishes that you cannot help but try during your holidays in Greece.
1. Koulouri, typical street food
A typical street food is the Koulouri. It is a donut of bread entirely covered with sesame seeds, usually stuffed with raisins. Of course there are some delicious proposals to try for this delight. The donut is also stuffed with cheese, tomatoes, olives, ham and with jam and chocolate for those who prefer the sweet variant. There are many street vendors offering this quick and easy food.
Il Koulouri of Thessaloniki it is especially famous especially if you think that Thessaloniki is the culinary capital of Greece. In its many streets you will find food that offers a wide variety of flavors, even with some oriental declination.
2. Baklava: a sweet bite
Another noteworthy goodness is represented by Baklava, which sees its beginnings in Turkey, is made up of greased phyllo dough sheets filled with dried fruit (usually pistachio or walnuts), all soaked in a syrup of sugar and lemon juice or sprinkled with honey. Tradition has it that it is served in triangles or cubes that are not too large. In short, a sweet bite!
3. Greek yogurt, why is it so popular?
Impossible not to associate Greece with Yogurt. But why is it so famous and appreciated all over the world? The greek yogurt it owes its peculiarity to the creamy density, the total absence of the aqueous part, that is the whey, being filtered for hours, this part is completely eliminated. Another advantage of this product is thehigh protein content. It is served white without sugar or with fresh fruit, cereals and cinnamon, nuts and honey. Actually not bad even with the addition of pieces of chocolate. In short, a pleasant and versatile food.
4. Souvlaki, a meat dish
The souvlaki will delight many. Street dish, consisting of lamb, pork or chicken, but also fish such as swordfish. It comes accompanied by tzatziki, a sauce made with cucumbers, yogurt and garlic and often makes up the filling of pita, a typical Greek bread like foccaccia. The name means: "souvla" spit and "aki" is the diminutive corresponding to the Italian "ino". I told you that you learn Greek even at the table!
5. Moussaka: emblem of Greek cuisine
Finally, here is the emblem of Greece: the beloved Moussaka. Similar to our lasagna or parmigiana but with some curious additions. Composed of eggplant and potatoes that are usually fried, bechamel and minced meat, all forming layers. It is a unique dish that connoisseurs of good food will certainly appreciate.
I am sure that your mouth will be watering and you will want to deepen your knowledge of Greek cuisine testing it directly on the spot. A great way to entice you to take a vacation!
