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Traditional Foods of Corfu?

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d_kakavouli

d_kakavouli

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I am headed to Corfu soon in early July and I am so excited! I have never been. I want to sample traditional foods. In most of Greece, some dishes were similar no matter where you go, and then there are some regional specialties.

Are there any regional specialties I should look for in Corfu?
 
Pastitsada is terrific. Traditionally made with rooster (chicken probably more likely) cooked with a special mix of spices in a tomato sauce, served with bucatini & graviera cheese garnish. It’s not unduly spicy but it’s rich & lovely. Can also be served using veal or beef.
Bourdeto is a spicy fish dish made with chunky white fish - usually scorpion fish, juicy & light. The spices include sweet red pepper and hot red pepper, according to taste. Sometimes there’s tomato added. My favourite taverna is Galini in Danilia where theirs is fabulous. Great place where the horta is delicious and the wine from their own vineyard is organic - you genuinely don’t get a hangover, though obviously moderation is recommended
 
MatWatkinson said:
Pastitsada is terrific. Traditionally made with rooster (chicken probably more likely) cooked with a special mix of spices in a tomato sauce, served with bucatini & graviera cheese garnish. It’s not unduly spicy but it’s rich & lovely. Can also be served using veal or beef.
Bourdeto is a spicy fish dish made with chunky white fish - usually scorpion fish, juicy & light. The spices include sweet red pepper and hot red pepper, according to taste. Sometimes there’s tomato added. My favourite taverna is Galini in Danilia where theirs is fabulous. Great place where the horta is delicious and the wine from their own vineyard is organic - you genuinely don’t get a hangover, though obviously moderation is recommended
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MatWatkinson said:
Pastitsada is terrific. Traditionally made with rooster (chicken probably more likely) cooked with a special mix of spices in a tomato sauce, served with bucatini & graviera cheese garnish. It’s not unduly spicy but it’s rich & lovely. Can also be served using veal or beef.
Bourdeto is a spicy fish dish made with chunky white fish - usually scorpion fish, juicy & light. The spices include sweet red pepper and hot red pepper, according to taste. Sometimes there’s tomato added. My favourite taverna is Galini in Danilia where theirs is fabulous. Great place where the horta is delicious and the wine from their own vineyard is organic - you genuinely don’t get a hangover, though obviously moderation is recommended
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Corfu is such a beautiful island. It has great beaches, beautiful countryside and very nice architecture. But the food, the food is amazing. Corfu’s cuisine has been influenced by the Venetian, since they were under Venetian rule for a long time. But the influence on its cuisine didn’t stop there. It has influences from British, French, and other Western countries since Corfu was a trading hub. These cultural influences show up a lot in the local cuisine, where traditionally Greek dishes are given a more Westernized or Italian spin to them.

Some of my favorite dishes are,
Pastitsda,
Soffrito
Bouroubourou
Bourdetto
Bianca,
Oh and definitely Pasta Flora

i would love to hear from you what you tried and what your favorite dish was.
Have fun and safe travels.
 
Thank you, everyone. I will keep you all posted! I didn't realize Pasta Flora was so common on Corfu. I will be leaving soon!
 
Wow, these dishes you guys mentioned - like Pastisada - sound slightly different from the typical dishes. I hope I have a chance some day to try these - I'd try to make them (I am sure I can find recipes) - but I want to try the dishes first before I attempt to cook them. There is so much more to Greek cuisine than I have realized.
 
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