I used to make it, but I don't know where my recipe went and I never had it memorized. I plan to make it with beef. I recall we used a bunch of different spices. The main issue is the I can't remember the spice combination. Also, I used to make it in a pressure cooker but I no longer have one. I am assuming it's okay to do it on the stove?
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Does anyone have a good stifado recipe?
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Every recipe I have ever seen has different spices. My family tended to use peppercorns, bay leaves, cinnamon, and oregano. I have seen people use cloves as well, or cloves instead of cinnamon. Sometimes I omit the bay leaves if I ran out (but I notice a huge difference in the flavors). I have also seen stifado spice blends at Greek stores and even online.
This is interesting - how does one decide when to use cinnamon, cloves, or both? I have noticed that Greek recipes differ so much, the spices are often used interchangeably... is it simply personal preference?
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How to learn about different regional cuisines in Greece?
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I have learned so much about Greek cuisine by being on this forum! I know that there are standard recipes that everyone seems to cook.
For example, you can get souvlaki all over. Everyone seems to serve a village salad with slight variations. Most regions seem to make moussaka. There are tons of others.
I have also noticed that each region has their own specialties. How do you go about learning about them?
For example, you can get souvlaki all over. Everyone seems to serve a village salad with slight variations. Most regions seem to make moussaka. There are tons of others.
I have also noticed that each region has their own specialties. How do you go about learning about them?
