What are the 3 most popular dishes of Greek cuisine: not all gourmets know

12.10.2023 16:45

The Greek culinary tradition is one of the healthiest in the world, as it is directly related to the famous Mediterranean diet.

However, Greek cuisine is not only healthy, but also incredibly delicious.

What are the 3 most famous dishes?

Dolma

There are many culinary traditions that consider dolma as their dish. There is also a Greek interpretation of the dish, which has become quite noticeable and popular.

Dolma is cooked in grape leaves. The Cretan culinary tradition prefers a vegan version with a filling of rice and herbs. But in other parts of Greece, you can also see versions with minced meat.

Moussaka

This dish is one of the most recognizable. It is an interesting casserole, which is prepared on the basis of meat, eggplant, potatoes and herbs.

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The distinctive feature of the dish is that it is served with the famous béchamel sauce.

Gemista

This is a special version of stuffed peppers. The dish is healthier and better quality than the usual version. The filling is mainly vegetables with a small amount of rice.

However, options with minced meat are also served.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


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  1. What are the 3 most famous dishes?
  2. Dolma
  3. Moussaka
  4. Gemista