Greek food habits

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Greek delicacies

Ntomatokeftedes&nbsp;from&nbsp;Santorini Tomato fritters made with the thick batter of&nbsp;Santorini&nbsp;tomatoes, onion,&nbsp;greens, mint, oregano and flour, fried in hot oil <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba9lSfTA6HI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba9lSfTA6HI</a> Loukoumia from Syros Confections&nbsp;based on a gel of starch and sugar. Often flavoured with rosewater, mastic, bergamot, orange and lemon, usually dusted with icing sugar Revithada from Sifnos Stewed chickpeas baked in a clay cooking pot in a wood stove

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Lunch When we arrive home, a delicious, home-cooked meal is waiting for us. Traditionally, it is made by mothers or grandmas and eaten at 2 p.m. or whenever adults are back from work. Usual Greek main courses are: any type of meat with patatoes and/or rice with salad on the side, pasta, soups, peas or lentils (which are usually eaten on Wednesdays and Fridays) along with traditional Greek pies.&nbsp; Dinner Greeks enjoy their dinner, whenever another exhausting yet creative day is over, usually around 9 p.m. Dinner can either be something they have prepared themselves (cereal, yoghurt with honey, fruits and nuts); they may also have the same dish they had for lunch or indulge in fast food (pizza, souvlaki, gyros).&nbsp;

When do Greeks eat?

In order to have the energy to “survive” the day, Greeks eat three basic meals; breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nowadays, due to globalisation and the fast pace of life, Greeks also enjoy brunch, which is a bold “crossover” between breakfast and lunch. Smaller meals are called “dekatiano” and&nbsp;“apogeumatino” snacks: these are also consumed&nbsp;between the meals mentioned above. Toast,&nbsp;fruits and juices intend to keep the people&nbsp;active and get them going. Breakfast Greeks, like many other people, begin their day by having breakfast. Eaten at 8 a.m., before adults go to work and kids head off to school, breakfast includes: eggs with bacon, bread with butter, honey and/or jam, cake, cereal, and of course, milk, orange juice, tea and/or coffee.&nbsp;

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Table of contents

1. When do Greeks eat? 2. Sunday meal 3. Mediterranean diet 4. Signature Greek dishes 5. Greek desserts 6. Famous Greek Regional dishes from: Macedonia, Epirus and Crete 7. Greek delicacies 8. Modern Greek cuisine and streetfood 9. Greek culture

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Moussaka Moussaka is a layered oven casserole dish made with vegetables and meat <a href="https://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/mousakas/">https://www.mygreekdish.com/</a> <a href="https://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/mousakas/">recipe/mousakas/</a>

Souvlaki and gyros A&nbsp;gyro&nbsp;or&nbsp;gyros&nbsp;is a&nbsp;dish made from meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. It is prepared most often with pork or chicken&nbsp;and typically served wrapped or stuffed in a pita&nbsp;along with ingredients such as tomatoes,&nbsp;onion, and&nbsp;tzatziki sauce Souvlaki&nbsp;is a popular&nbsp;fast food&nbsp;consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a&nbsp;skewer.

Spanakopita Spanakopita is a&nbsp;pie made of crispy layer&nbsp;of phyllo dough and a filling of spinach and feta cheese

Fasolada Soup consisting of beans, crushed tomatoes, and vegetables such as onions, carrots and celery

Gemista Stuffed peppers and tomatoes with rice and chopped vegetables

Hellenic culture, Mediterranean Cuisine and more..

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Traditional Greek cuisine Greece is home to some of the finest ingredients in the world: Salt from the Mediterranean,&nbsp;olive oil,&nbsp;bread, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, olives,&nbsp;fresh fish and seafood Traditional Greek cuisine has always placed&nbsp;emphasis on&nbsp;authentic raw ingredients and of course the famous Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional eating habits from the '60s of people from countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea, such as Greece, Italy, and Spain. It encourages the consumption of fresh, seasonal, and local foods.

Famous dishes from Epirus&nbsp;

Trahana Trahana is a type of ancient wheat product or "pasta"&nbsp;made with either semolina, cracked wheat, or flour and it is normally eaten in soups or as a porridge

Pies Wild greens pies, nettle pies, leek pies, pumpkin pies – sweet or savory –&nbsp;cheese pies, and&nbsp;herb pies&nbsp;made with cornmeal instead of filo pastry&nbsp;

Cretan cuisine

Ntakos Barley rusks with olives, rubbed tomato, myzithra cheese, olive oil&nbsp;and oregano Chochlioí Boumpouristoí Snails, after dipped in flour, are fried in olive oil and accompanied by rosemary and vinegar

Famous Greek desserts

Galaktompoureko A dessert of custard baked in filo <a href="https://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/galaktoboureko/">https://www.mygreekdish.com/</a> <a href="https://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/galaktoboureko/">recipe/galaktoboureko/</a>

Spoon sweets Sweet preserves made from almost any fruit or vegetable

Ravani&nbsp; A moist sweet semolina cake soaked in an aromatic syrup

Famous dishes from Macedonia&nbsp;

Bougatsa Pastry (sweet or salty) consisting of either custard, cheese, or minced meat filling between layers of phyllo

Pork with quince Slow cooked pork with slices of quince and red tomato sauce

Modern Greek cuisine Modern Greek food is about a return to basic values; the renewal of the traditional taverna as well as restaurant menus that offer more rustic –albeit beautifully presented– choices are living proof of it Greek street food Street food provides an important income and is a source of cheap and tasty food. Boiled or roasted corn, ice cream, chestnuts, pies, souvlaki, Greek gyros and its Turkish equivalent doner kebab, etc. are among the favorite street delicacies&nbsp; Koulouri: Throughout Greece, a ring of bread covered with sesame seeds is sold on street corners and in most bakeries. Students eat it in school breaks, adults nibble it on their way to work or after work, on their way home Loukoumades: They are the Greek version of donuts. They are small round-shaped fried balls of dough, which are soaked in sweet syrup and topped with honey and walnuts. This is probably the sweetest memory from every Greek childhood.

Sunday meal: family time!&nbsp; The Sunday meal, however, is not about food, at least not only about that. Even if the most simple dish were to be served, the Sunday meal is the time when parents and children get together and are sometimes joined by other family members (uncles, aunts, cousins, grandparents). They get to discuss the events of the previous week, the goals to be achieved, the current political and economic state. They make fun of each other and laugh. They dream. They make memories. They have disagreements that are resolved pretty quickly. They make plans about trips or the future Overall, the Sunday meal is essential not only for the Greek food culture, but the family as well. This way, family members show each other their affection and dedication.

What foods&nbsp;is the&nbsp;&nbsp;Mediterranean diet made up of?

The diet is generally characterized by a&nbsp;high intake of plant-based foods&nbsp;(e.g. fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, and cereals), olive oil, a moderate intake of fish and poultry, and a low intake&nbsp;of dairy products (mostly yoghurt and&nbsp;cheese), red meats, and&nbsp;sweets.&nbsp;Wine is typically consumed in&nbsp;moderation and, normally, with a meal.

What are the benefits of the Meditteranean diet?

•Heart health Many&nbsp;studies have indicated that the Mediterranean diet can help&nbsp;the body maintain healthy cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of&nbsp;high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and cardiovascular diseases •Diabetes Certain Mediterranean diets&nbsp;rich in fruit and vegetables are known to be healthy&nbsp;for people with&nbsp;diabetes. As well as being protective against type&nbsp;2&nbsp;diabetes,&nbsp;Mediterranean diets can help those people control their blood&nbsp;sugar levels.

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