10 Interesting Fact About Greek Cuisine

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• Greek food is famous for the use of fresh ingredients such as tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and vegetables.
• Olives is an important food in Greek cuisine. There are more than 120 types of olive varieties planted in Greece.
• One of the most famous dishes of Greek cuisine is Gyro, which is made from beef or pork that is roasted and served in ribbon bread.
• Souvlaki is a fast food consisting of pieces of meat that is roasted on a wood or iron stab and served with ribbon bread, vegetables, and sauce.
• Greek cuisine is also known for the use of spices such as oregano, rosemary, and thyme.
• Meze is a small dish served before the main dish. Meze usually consists of cheese, olives, and seafood.
• Haloumi is a type of original cheese from Greece. This cheese is made from a mixture of cow and sheep milk and has a distinctive texture.
• Saganaki is a cheese dish served with tomato sauce and served in an iron bowl.
• Greek cuisine is also known for the use of olive oil. Greek olive oil is considered one of the best in the world.
• Typical Greek desserts are baklava, which are cakes made from filos layers and filled with nuts and honey syrup.