What is Greek Cuisine?

Greek cuisine is amazing, surprising and tasty.

They have lots of meat dishes, such as the ever-popular gyro or the souvlaki. Other popular dishes include the Greek moussaka as well as seafood. A large part of the country is along the coastline and therefore Greek cuisine offers a rich selection of seafood specialities like calamari, various types of fish, octopus etc.

Their desserts are amazing as well; you can go for extremely sweet options like the loukoumades and bougatsa or stick to lighter deserts like Greek yoghurt and honey.

Of course, you mustn't forget to order a shot of ouzo or a glass of retsina for a complete Greek dining experience.

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The best food to try when visiting Greece?

Greece is not only known for its rich history, art and famous monuments. It is also known for its unique cuisine. It is a Mediterranean cuisine and makes wide use of vegetables, olive oil, grains, fish, wine, and meat (white and red, including lamb, poultry, rabbit and pork).

Here are some of the best dishes you should try when you visit Greece,

Moussaka

This iconic Greek baked dish is based on layering: sautéed aubergine, minced meat fried pureed tomato, onion, garlic and spices like cinnamon and allspice, a bit of potato, and then a final fluffy topping of cheese and béchamel sauce.

Loukoumades

A Greek delicacy loved by children and adults alike, loukoumades are small fried doughnut-like balls drenched in honey syrup and sprinkled with various toppings such as cinnamon or crushed walnuts. People usually order a large plate of them to share with friends or family.

Souvlaki

Perennially popular all over the world, these grilled meat (usually pork) skewers are often served with tzatziki (a sauce made from yoghurt, cucumber and mint), pita bread, salad or rice.

Taramasalata

This creamy pungent dip is many people's favourite. Made from smoked fish roe (cod, carp or mullet), blended with olive oil and lemon, homemade taramasalata is indisputably superior to the bright pink industrial version sold in supermarkets.

Greek Salad

You would have had a Greek Salad before, but you probably haven't had it the prepared the "right" way, which is to say the way the Greek prepare it. A traditional Greek salad (also called Horiatiki) includes tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives and a rather large brick of feta cheese on top. It's so fresh and light, that it's hard to resist ordering it.

If you want to discover the top Greek dishes to try to check out this list of amazing Greek dishes .

Yoghurt -

Among all varieties of yoghurt, Greek yoghurt is the healthiest. It has the perfect ratio of protein and carbohydrate and is a brilliant post-workout snack. If you have a bowl of Greek yoghurt within 60 minutes of your workout, it releases amino acids that help repair muscles. Have a glass of water with your yoghurt and it improves the absorption of water by intestines thereby enhancing your hydration and also helps in colon detox.

A bowl of yoghurt is said to have 300 grams of calcium. So, if you are worried about your debilitating bone health, it's always good to add yoghurt to your diet. It will not only maintain your bone density but also strengthen them. For the elderly who are at risk of osteoporosis, a cup of yoghurt daily after lunch is a healthy option.

People consuming yoghurt proved that if you replace an unhealthy snack in a day with yoghurt, it will help you cut down calories. This also helps burn belly fat.

In conclusion, Greece isn't the most beautiful country in the world, but a very beautiful one. It doesn't have the warmest or smartest people, although Greeks are one of the friendliest, creative and hard-working.

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Source- Mark Wiens

Food and cuisine of Greece