Gastronomy – Tsigarides
The pork fat is cut into large pieces and placed in a cauldron with minimal water. As it boils, the water evaporates, and the light fat melts. Only what is solid remains, fat concentrations, pieces roughly the size of a walnut. These are removed from the cauldron and stored separately. There are many uses for […]
Gastronomy – Goat meatballs with homemade tarhana
Ingredients for 8 servings: ½ kilogram of ground beef ½ kilogram of ground goat meat 2 onions Salt, pepper ½ kilogram of soaked bread Grated tomato Grated dry breadcrumbs 250 grams of tarhana Instructions: Mix the ground beef and ground goat meat with grated onions, soaked bread, salt, and pepper. If the mixture is too […]
Gastronomy – Wild boar with chestnut sauce
Ingredients for 6 servings: 2 kilograms of wild boar 4 large onions, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic 1 cup of olive oil 1 cup of fresh orange juice 2 cups of rosé wine 2 tablespoons of honey 1 kilogram of chestnuts Salt, pepper, dried oregano Bay leaves Instructions: In a pressure cooker, combine all […]
Gastronomy – Sauteed pork
Ingredients: 500 grams of pork tenderloin, cut into medium-sized cubes 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped ½ cup of balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon of butter 5 tablespoons of olive oil ½ cup of all-purpose flour 1 cup of chicken broth, dissolved in 1 cup […]
Gastronomy – Giant baked beans
Ingredients: ½ kilogram of giant beans 3 onions, sliced 2 carrots, thinly sliced ½ teaspoon of fresh basil 300 ml of olive oil Salt and red pepper 500 grams of canned chopped tomatoes 300 ml of water from boiling the beans Instructions: Soak the giant beans overnight. After waking up, boil them in a pot […]
Gastronomy – Green beans
Ingredients: 1 cup of olive oil 2 tbsp of tomato paste 4-5 ripe tomatoes (or a can of chopped tomatoes) 2 onions, finely chopped Salt and pepper 1 kilogram of fresh green beans, cleaned 3 cloves of garlic ½ bunch of parsley 3 large potatoes Instructions: Wash and clean the green beans, removing their side […]
Γαστρονομία – Φασολάδα
Υλικά 500 γραμμάρια ξερά φασόλια μέτρια 3 ώριμες τομάτες περασμένες στον πολυκόπτη (multi) 2 καρότα κομμένα σε ροδέλες 2 ξερά κρεμμύδια ψιλοκομμένα 3 κλωνάρια σέλινο χοντροκομμένο 1 φλιτζάνι. τσαγιού ελαιόλαδο 1 κ.σ. γεμάτη τοματοπελτέ 1 μικρή καυτερή πιπεριά (προαιρετικά) Αλάτι, φρεσκοτριμμένο πιπέρι Εκτέλεση Βάζουμε τα φασόλια σε μια κατσαρόλα με μπόλικο κρύο νερό, που να […]
Gastronomy – Vegetable pie
Ingredients: For the pastry: 500 grams of flour 1 coffee cup of olive oil 1 teacup of lukewarm water 1 tsp of salt For the filling: 1½ kilograms of fresh greens of your choice 3 fresh small onions, finely chopped 1 teacup of olive oil 3 eggs 2 tbsp of dill, finely chopped 2 tbsp […]
Gastronomy – Rabbit stew
Ingredients: For the stew: 1 rabbit 1½ kilograms of small onions (pearl onions) 1 garlic clove 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped ⅓ cup of olive oil 1 package of tomato puree or 2 fresh tomatoes 4 tablespoons of tomato paste 1 cup of red wine vinegar for marinating the rabbit 2 cups of dry red […]
Gastronomy – Kontosouvli (Spit-roasted meat)
Ingredients: 3000 grams of pork or lamb meat 3-4 dried onions Oregano Freshly ground pepper Salt Instructions: Purchase your choice of meat, either pork or lamb, from the shoulder, leg, or loin. Ask your butcher to cut the meat into medium-sized pieces, approximately 5×5 centimeters. Finely chop the dried onions. Mix the meat with the […]
Gastronomy – Sweet zucchini pie
Ingredients: For the dough: 1 cup of water Half a cup of coffee oil Half a teaspoon of salt Half a teaspoon of sugar Flour, enough to make a tight dough Enough oil for greasing the baking dish and the dough sheets For the filling: 2 kilograms of zucchini 1 cup of coffee rice 1 […]
Gastronomy – Kokoretsi
Ingredients: 1 large liver, without the gallbladder and kidneys The lung, heart, spleen, and the sweetbreads from a lamb Salt, pepper Dried oregano 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped (optional) The lamb’s caul fat (for wrapping) Instructions: Wash the liver and cut it into small pieces, neither too large nor too small. Measure the diameter […]
Gastronomy – Kassiopita (Cheese pie)
Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour ½ liter full-fat fresh milk 250 grams yogurt 3 eggs 3 cups crumbled feta cheese 4 tablespoons melted butter A little olive oil Instructions: In a large bowl, combine the milk, yogurt, lightly beaten eggs, and melted butter. Mix well. Add the self-rising flour to the mixture. Stir until you […]
Gastronomy – Galatopita (Milk pie)
Ingredients: 2½ liters of milk 3 cups sugar 1 cup coarse semolina 1 cup all-purpose flour 6 vanilla pods 7 eggs 1 tsp mastic gum Zest of a lemon or orange 2 tablespoons butter A pinch of salt Phyllo dough (pastry sheets) A little cinnamon Instructions: From the three cups of sugar, set aside half […]
Gastronomy – Lamb fricassee
Ingredients: 1½ kg lamb cut into portions 1 large dry grated onion 4 large lettuces 10 green onions ¾ bunch of dill, chopped ¼ bunch of chopped parsley ½ teaspoon olive oil 1 tbsp flour Salt, pepper For the egg–lemon: 3 eggs Juice of 2 lemons Broth from food 1 teaspoon corn flour (optional) Instructions: […]
Gastronomy – Lamb with potatoes in the oven
Ingredients: 1½ kilos of goat meat (front leg) and ribs, cut into portions 12 potatoes 2 tbsp mustard 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp thyme (optional) 2 lemons (juice) 2 cloves of minced garlic ¾ cup olive oil Salt, pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Clean the potatoes, cut them, place them in a baking […]
