Santorini cuisine: Sunset in the unique caldera, swims in the most beautiful beaches, photos at the volcano, walks in the picturesque alleys, but also unique gastronomic flavors. Food in Santorini is among the most distinctive in the Cyclades. So, plan your holiday schedule to have time to try the following traditional dishes:
Santorini cuisine – Fava
Santorini fava is the most famous dish of the local cuisine. You can try it accompanied by your main dish or order a plate of fava to enjoy on its own.
The “Sfougato” of Santorini
The “sfougato,” or otherwise known as the soufflé of Santorini, is a dish you shouldn’t miss. Some call it a zucchini pie without pastry, others an omelette with zucchini and cheese. One thing’s for sure: if you try sfougato once, you won’t forget it for the rest of your life.
Santorini Tomato Fritters
Inspired by the produce of the Santorini land, tomato fritters are one of the dishes you can try in all the island’s taverns. They are the ultimate dish for those who prefer not to eat meat. Remember, Santorini tomato fritters are a dish with centuries-old tradition.
Santorini cuisine – Apokti or Apokhti
However you ask for it, “apokti” is a unique island cold cut that can accompany your wine or your dishes. The local pork pâté resembling lountza will enchant your taste buds! After trying “apokti,” you’ll definitely seek it out at your neighborhood delicatessen.
Santorini cuisine – Chlorotyri
The traditional local cheese made from goat’s or sheep’s milk. It’s sour and creamy, and you can find it in the island’s local taverns. You can pair it with your salad or spread it on your bread. However, its production is limited, and it’s not available in other parts of Greece.
Santorini Salad
The Santorini salad offers a complete experience of local flavors. Based on local rusks and topped with chlorotyri, the local cheese of Santorini, cherry tomatoes, and capers, the Santorini salad is a culinary journey through the island’s local flavors.
Santorini cuisine – Kopania
Kopania is the ultimate dessert of Santorini. In appearance, they resemble truffles. However, they combine local barley rusks with raisins, honey, and Santorini sesame. The particular name of the dessert derives from the way it’s prepared, as you “kopanas” (break) the barley rusks into small pieces to homogenize them with the rest of the ingredients. Don’t forget to try kopania, also known as “Santorini truffles.”
Santorini cuisine – Meletinia
A dessert served at weddings and local festivals. The main ingredients for meletinia are myzithra cheese and yogurt. That’s why they resemble myzithropitakia (cheese pies) found in other parts of Greece. It’s a dessert you’ll try at all the bakeries on the island and will want to take with you.
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