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Exploring Greek Cuisine: A Flavorful Traditional Greek Breakfast Recipe
Welcome to a mouth-watering journey through the heart of Greek cuisine. Today’s pit stop is breakfast; a meal Greeks take seriously. Greek breakfasts are traditionally hearty and provide nourishments to sustain their energy for the day. for this meal, one famous breakfast dish stands out – Strapatsada, also known as Greek scrambled eggs.Strapatsada originates from the Ionian Islands, usually flavored with feta cheese and fresh tomatoes.Ready to embark on your greek gastronomic adventure? Here we go!
Strapatsada (greek scrambled Eggs)
Ingredients:
- 4 large fresh tomatoes
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 eggs
- 100g Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions:
- Place a large frying pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- while the onions are cooking, grate the tomatoes in a bowl and discard the skin. Add them to the pan with a pinch of salt.Let them simmer for 15-20 minutes,until the sauce thickens.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add them to the pan with the tomato sauce and stir continuously until they start to set. Crumble the feta cheese into the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper,decorate with some chopped parsley (if using),and serve hot with some crusty bread.
With this traditional Greek breakfast, you can now enjoy a piece of greece from the comfort of your own home. They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In Greece,not only is it crucial,but it’s also a delightful experience filled with a yummy array of fresh ingredients and amazing flavors.
We hope that you’ve enjoyed today’s culinary trip through Greece’s morning cuisine. Stay tuned to our next recipe, as we explore more flavours and dishes from this amazing Mediterranean paradise!