Ancient Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization. The Romans were inspired by the Greeks. Philosophy is another Greek word and it means friend of wisdom. The Greek philosophers are still studied today, like Socrates, Plato and Aristotle among others.

The mentioned noteworthy people of Greece are nothing without sustenance. What is the thing they need? Well, it’s no other than foods. To be as stunning as they are, we need  to be in a good shape. In this blog, we will share to you the mouth-watering dishes of Greece.

TRADITIONAL FOODS

Moussaka 

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Variations on moussaka are found throughout the Mediterranean and the Balkans, but the iconic Greek oven-bake is based on layers of sautéed aubergine, minced lamb, fried puréed tomato, onion, garlic and spices like cinnamon and allspice, a bit of potato, then a final fluffy topping of béchamel sauce and cheese. Want to try this at home? Click here.

 

Dolmadakia (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

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This is another sign of the versatile nature of Greek food. Dolmadakia are tiny dolmades that are made of stuffed grape leaves. Inside the leaf you will get meat of ground lamb or beef (sometimes both) and rice stuffing. Traditionally, this dish is served as appetizer with lemon wedges.

 

Courgette balls (kolokythokeftedes)

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Sometimes a patty, sometimes a lightly fried ball, be sure to try these starters any chance you get. The fritter is usually made from grated or puréed courgette blended with dill, mint, or other top-secret spice combinations. Paired with tzatziki, for its cooling freshness, you just can’t lose.

 

STREET FOODS

 

Koulouri

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An Athens classic that baked dough rings covered with sesame seeds. A popular hangover cure, they’ve been compared to German pretzels or Jewish bagels.

Monastiraki

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Another of Athens’ street canteens that stand for fresh, natural and healthy. Taking the quintessentially Greek “koulouri” (oven baked rings of bread), Oven Sesame packs them with delicious fillings from feta cheese with thyme and extra virgin olive oil to more substantial options of chicken, eggplant or beef. Sweet options available too. Open daily ‘till late.

Souvlaki

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You are in Greece so tasting Greek souvlaki is a must. It has small pieces of pork, tomato, parsley, yoghurt and onion into a pita bread. If you ever wonder around Greece and wanna try this food then Kostas will be the place to go eat this.

 

 DESSERTS

 

Portokalopita (orange cake)

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Fluffy and flavorful, portokalopita combines flavors of fresh orange and cinnamon. Made with yogurt, this cake, thought to originate from Crete, a Greek dessert to try and adopt for life. – The Culture Trip

Greek Milk Custard Pudding

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It’s a custard tart with a Greek-style twist – served on a filo pastry base and drizzled with orange syrup.

Baklava

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This dessert is a perennial favorite. This classic Greek pastry is made with flaky phyllo dough that is layered with a cinnamon-spiced nut filling and bathed in sweet syrup. It’s crunchy, sweet, and very decadent.