Let’s talk about Greek food! However, instead of sticking to the popular classics such as spanakopita and moussaka, we will instead explore some of the more extravagant Greek delicacies. Here are some of the weirdest traditional dishes that Greeks enjoy, or shall we say, those who are not squeamish love to eat!
This may or may not surprise you – there is more than one national dish of Greece. That’s right, while many countries single in on one traditional dish to help define their nation’s identity and self-image, Greece, a country made up of diverse terrain and regional traditions, has a total of 6 dishes that are considered to be the national dish and represent Greek culture.
These dishes represent Greeks’ love for healthy, local produce and meats, as well as the Eastern Orthodox Religion – just as in the age of European empire-building, when different nations began defining themselves from one another by showing off their best recipes.
In Greece, the national dishes are gyro, moussaka, souvlaki, magiritsa, kokoretsi and fasolada. All of the dishes are made differently, depending on the region or island in Greece.
Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul ep.3 The chef continues his journey through Croatia and savours the native oysters of Ston, before crossing the border into Albania. #cooking #travel #food
Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul ep.3: Rick Stein embarks on a new gastronomic road trip from Venice to Istanbul through the countries of the former Byzantine Empire – a melting pot of east and west.
The chef continues his journey through Croatia and savours the native oysters of Ston, before crossing the border into Albania, where he is joined by his son Jack and the pair sample local…