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From moussaka to souvlaki, here are 24 of the best dishes everyone in Greece knows and loves: Taramasalata (Ταραμοσαλάτα) Taramasalata is made from cured fish roe. - Foodfolio/Newscom
Moussaka (/ m uː ˈ s ɑː k ə /, UK also / ˌ m uː s ə ˈ k ɑː /, US also / ˌ m uː s ɑː ˈ k ɑː /) is an eggplant (aubergine)- or potato-based dish, often including ground meat, which is common in the Balkans and the Middle East, with many local and regional variations.
The word souvlaki is a diminutive of the Medieval Greek souvla (σούβλα meaning "skewer") itself borrowed from Latin subula. [2] [3] "Souvlaki" is the common term in Macedonia and other regions of northern Greece, while in southern Greece and around Athens it is commonly known [citation needed] as kalamaki (καλαμάκι meaning "small reed").
Moussaka Souvlaki Paidakia Soutzoukakia smyrneika Giouvetsi Bifteki burger stuffed with Greek feta cheese Fasolakia Gigantes plaki Traditional Greek kleftiko, consisting of lamb marinated with lemon juice, potatoes and spices and cooked slowly in a sealed container. Shrimps. Selected dishes are: [310] Agkinares, cardoon has various recipes. [311]
Moussaka with Pommes Maxim by John Fraser Moussaka is to Greeks what lasagna is to Italians. It’s essentially a Greek casserole with layers of roasted eggplant, tomato, cheese and potatoes.
Baked dishes (magirefta) such as a wide variety of seasonal Vegetable dishes); moussaka (eggplant or zucchini, minced meat, béchamel sauce) Grilled dishes such as souvlaki; Wine including retsina, mavrodafni and other Greek red/white wine varieties; Beer; Spirits such as ouzo, tsipouro and Metaxa brandy; Fruit [which?]
The name comes from the Greek γύρος (gyros, 'circle' or 'turn').It is a calque of the Turkish döner, from dönmek, also meaning "turn". [7]In Athens and other parts of southern Greece, the skewered meat dish elsewhere called souvlaki is known as kalamaki, while souvlaki is a term used generally for gyros, and similar dishes.
‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’ Reunites the Family for Greek Vacation, With Souvlaki, Day Drinking and Romance. Rebecca Rubin. April 26, 2023 at 9:04 PM. Break out the Windex!