Greek dishes, including Youvarlakia 3rd place and Keftedakia 5th place out of 50, have made notable appearances.
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5th Keftedakia
(κεφτέδες, κεφτεδάκια)
Flavorful, fluffy, and tender, keftedakia are Greek meatballs made from a combination of ground pork and beef, eggs, stale bread or breadcrumbs, and seasonings such as dill, pepper, parsley, and oregano. The mixture is shaped into small balls which are then fried in olive oil.
Their round shape makes them ideal for popular Greek picnics where keftedakia are consumed as snacks, but the meatballs can also be consumed as appetizers or as a main course. It is recommended to top the meatballs with some butter and a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavour.
For the Recipe click here Traditional Keftedes recipe (Keftedakia)
3rd Youvarlakia
(Yiouvarlakia, γιουβαρλάκια, Giouvarlakia)
This hearty Greek soup couples tender beef meatballs and a creamy, flavorful broth. The meatballs and the broth are usually seasoned with various fresh herbs, and the whole dish is finished with the addition of avgolemono—the creamy egg and lemon sauce—which thickens the broth and adds the characteristic zesty flavour.
Traditionally associated with wintertime, youvarlakia is usually accompanied by bread and enjoyed as a nutritious main course.
For the Recipe click here Yiouvarelakia Recipe: A Taste of Greek Authenticity
