eatinCrete
Olive oil, wild greens, barley rusks, cheeses, goat and seasonal produce underpin a deeply local food culture.
Regional foods
Ντάκος
dishDakos
Barley rusk topped with ripe tomato, soft cheese, olive oil and herbs.
Καλιτσούνια
dishKalitsounia
Small Cretan pastries with cheese, greens or sweet fillings.
Γαμοπίλαφο
dishGamopilafo
Celebratory Cretan rice cooked in rich meat broth and finished with lemon.
Χοχλιοί μπουμπουριστοί
dishChochlioi Boubouristi
Cretan snails cooked with olive oil, vinegar and rosemary.
Στάκα
productStaka
A rich Cretan dairy preparation used as a dish component and flavoring.
Απάκι
productApaki
Cretan cured smoked pork flavored with herbs and vinegar.
