Greeks, like probably every nation inhabiting the Mediterranean, love to eat and love to feed others. This is one of those places where you are guaranteed never to go hungry. When going on holiday to Greece, prepare yourself for a wealth of flavors and aromas at every turn. Traditional Greek cuisine mainly uses fresh, local ingredients such as seafood, eggplants, tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, various types of fish and meat, as well as grains. The dishes are aromatic, full of fresh and dried herbs.
Greek savory dishes – starters and main dishes
1. Souvlaki
If a Greek is hungry and needs an immediate and at the same time filling meal, he will certainly reach for the grilled skewers, which are popular all over the world, and win with any hamburgers or fries. Finely chopped pork or chicken meat is stuffed on skewers and grilled. They are served in the same way as gyros, i.e. on a plate or in a pita bread, with fresh vegetables and tzatziki sauce based on yogurt, cucumber, garlic and mint.
2. Moussaka
A typical example of rich Greek cuisine is undoubtedly moussaka. One of the most delicious and popular dishes in this country consists of layers of fried eggplant, tomatoes and minced meat, sometimes a layer of sliced potatoes is also added. The last layer is a creamy béchamel sauce and grated yellow cheese, which turns into a golden and crispy crust after baking. In many places you can also get equally tasty vegetarian versions. For Greeks, moussaka is inextricably linked to home cooking and childhood memories.
