No matter what
time of the year you’re at, Greece has long been a favorite destination of
family, friends, and lovers. The beautiful blue waters that sparkles when the
sunlight hits it, child-oriented
beaches, and ancient ruins of the first Greek empire are the reasons why
tourists can get enough of Greece. Aside from the activities and attractions,
you shouldn’t miss tasting genuine Greek dishes!
Olives and Olive
Oil. Obviously, olives and olive oil are the staple of a Greek menu. Greeks
have been cultivating olives for over hundreds of years. Greeks eat their
olives in multiple ways such as smothering it with olive oil, curing it with
hearty sea salt brine, adding it to a salad, or by just eating a freshly picked
olive from the tree. On the other hand, olive oil is the elixir of Greece that
is used liberally in cooking, salads, and drizzling it over dips and dishes.
Taramasalata.
It’s a traditional dip that are made from a creamy blend of pink or white fish
roe partnered with a potato or bread base served best with a drizzle of olive
oil or a squeeze of lemon.
Moussaka. This
dish can be described as a healthier
and hearty version of lasagna. Mediterranean and
Balkans have their own variations of moussaka. However, the iconic Greek baked
dish is based on layering sautéed aubergine, fried minced meat, pureed tomato,
onion, garlic, bits of potato, and spices like cinnamon. Finally, a fluffy
topping of cheese and béchamel sauce to finish this mouthwatering dish.
Dolmades. Each
Greek household has its own version of this classic dish. But the composition
is manly a grape leaf-wrapped rice parcel. Other stuffed vine leaves with
minced meat, long-grain rice, thyme, dill, fennel, oregano, or pine nuts.
Dolmades is eaten as a finger food.
Grilled Meat.
Either lamb, pork, or kid goat, Greeks are considered to be the master of
charcoal-grilled and spit-roasted meats. From the traditional skewered meat to
kebabs wrapped in pitta bread partnered with tomato, onion, and lashings of
tzatziki.
Fresh fish. Eat
like the locals and settle down at a seaside tavern. Fish and other seafood
fresh from the Aegean and Mediterranean are incredibly tasty and cooked to
perfection. Fresh fishes are best grilled and drizzled with ladholemono while
smaller fishes are ideal lightly fried.
Feta and
Cheeses. Aside from olive oils, Greece is known for having a vast array of
fresh cheeses that you cannot find elsewhere.
You can ask behind market counters for feta kept in big barrels that are
oh so creamy and delicious. Request for a sample of graviera (a hard
golden-white cheese perfect eaten cubed), fried saganaki, tyropita (cheese pie)
and Cretan dakos (a salad topped with crumbling of mizithra which is a soft
white cheese).
Honey and
Baklava. The classic Greek baklava is a layer of honey, filo and ground nuts.
Honey is the next favorite concoction in every Greek kitchen. They love pouring
honey on their salads, coffee, or in any pastry.
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