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Souvlaki

Name: Souvlaki
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb pork shoulder; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp oregano; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 4-6 wooden or metal skewers

Souvlaki is a popular Greek dish consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer. It is a staple of Greek street food, cherished for its simplicity and robust flavors, often served with pita bread and tzatziki. The dish embodies the essence of Greek culinary traditions and social dining culture.

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Culinary DNA Preview

Greek70%

Mediterranean30%

Ingredients

pork shoulder
1 lb
olive oil
2 tbsp
lemon juice
2 tbsp
garlic cloves
3
oregano
1 tbsp
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
wooden or metal skewers
4-6

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Souvlaki has roots dating back to ancient Greece where skewered meat was cooked over open flames, reflecting the country's long history of grilling techniques and communal meals.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Greek70%

ingredients+techniques

Mediterranean30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

marinating skewering grilling

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