Greek food is the cuisine originating from Greece, and a huge part of Mediterranean cuisine. Greek cooking generously uses ingredients such as olive oil, vegetables and herbs, grains and bread, wine, fish, and various meats. The meats mainly include, poultry and rabbit. The Greeks never ate meat unless it had been sacrificed to a god, or had been hunted in the wild.
Some of the typical ingredients that are mostly used in Greek cuisine are lamb and pork, olives, cheese, eggplant, zucchini, and yogurt. The desserts are traditionally garnished with nuts and honey.As the Greek culture has many different foods, they also have their very own traditional drink. Ouzo, is one of the most well known drinks in Greece. Ouzo is made from pressed fresh grapes, herbs, and berries.http://www.webtender.com/db/ingred/358 This drink is usually served alone in a shot glass, or mixed with ice and water. It has a very strong and unique taste, that is like licorice. Some of the herbs that are used to create this drink are mint, wintergreen, and licorice. Ouzo is also sometimes used in mixed drinks.
Popular Greek Dishes & Drinks
- Dolmades - Stuffed grape leaves
- Kalamata Olives
- Feta Cheese
- Tzatziki - a Yogurt & cucumber dip
- Greek Salad
- Koukkia - Fava Beans
- Fakes - Lentil soup
- Spanakopita - Spinach & phyllo dough
- Bamies - Okra & tomato sauce
- Gigantes Beans - Baked Butter beans
- Lamb Chops
- Octopus
- Moussaka - Eggplant casserole
- Gyros - Roasted meat
- Souvlaki - Grilled & skewered meat
- Saganaki - Fried cheese
- Baklava - Sweet phyllo pastry
- Halva - Sesame nougat
- Yogurt with honey
- Ouzo - Anise flavored liquor
- Metaxa - Sweet brandy
- Greek Coffee
Greek Cooking School Ad
This video, is an advertisement for a Greek culinary institute. It shows you, however the basic Greek traditional way of cooking, as well as way of life. This video also shows you a little of the scenery in Greece.
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Fast Facts
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Stems from ancient culinary tradition
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Has ties to Mediterranean Food, Italian Food and Middle Eastern Food
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Olive Oil most common staple
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The Greeks, never ate meat unless it had been sacrificed to a god, or had been hunted in the wild
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Greek Cuisine is the food of Greece and a huge part of Mediterranean cuisine.
