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I usually just use ladolemono, but I am looking for different ideas. This is to grill pretty much anything. I either do salt and pepper or ladolemono - looking for new ideas.

I have a friend who makes a rub with Greek spices, but didn't tell me what she puts in it. I've had it, it tastes like there's oregano, a little garlic, and something with heat. Like maybe ground red pepper?
 
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kosta_karapinotis said:
I usually just use ladolemono, but I am looking for different ideas. This is to grill pretty much anything. I either do salt and pepper or ladolemono - looking for new ideas.

I have a friend who makes a rub with Greek spices, but didn't tell me what she puts in it. I've had it, it tastes like there's oregano, a little garlic, and something with heat. Like maybe ground red pepper?
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Paprika?.....we used to crush dry rosemary, chives, oregano, black pepper, paprika, little chilly powder,rock salt,
 
kosta_karapinotis said:
I usually just use ladolemono, but I am looking for different ideas. This is to grill pretty much anything. I either do salt and pepper or ladolemono - looking for new ideas.

I have a friend who makes a rub with Greek spices, but didn't tell me what she puts in it. I've had it, it tastes like there's oregano, a little garlic, and something with heat. Like maybe ground red pepper?
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Paprika?.....we used to crush dry rosemary, chives, oregano, black pepper, paprika, little chilly powder,rock salt with ladolemono!...a little vinegar!
 
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Hmm it sounds like a hot red pepper to me - maybe like a warm paprika? Like a Hungarian paprika type of thing? But I am not sure that is something that is used much in Greek cuisine?
 
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k_tsoukalas said:
Hmm it sounds like a hot red pepper to me - maybe like a warm paprika? Like a Hungarian paprika type of thing? But I am not sure that is something that is used much in Greek cuisine?
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Yes that sounds right!..... island cooking is very different, I used to buy many spices and herbs from the travelling gypsies from Bulgaria and other Balkan countries, they who used to go island hopping selling and their bargaining skills are like no other!!.... have you tried bartering with these people??....it is an experience one would never forget!....and they have the most gorgeous looking children......BTW.... don't go near Mykononian chillies they are not friendly!!?....I assure you they are ferocious!.... Kalley Mera from Thailand!
 
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