Katsouni is the name for Santorini’s cucumber. Smaller and with quite refreshing taste it is easy to find and taste it in Santorini or Greek Salad in restaurants across the island.
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Products of Santorini | Cherry Tomatoes, Fava, Caper, White Eggplant, Chloro Cheese
06
Jul
Peanuts had been off Santorini’s products list until 2006 when YannisNomikos re organized its production. Santorini’s peanuts have a mature taste and are sun-dried twice.
06
Jul
Kardamides are green herbs found mostly at the end of spring and they are served boiled, as a main or side dish of small and big fish.
06
Jul
The only variety of cheese produced on the island. In the shops you will find it in the hard and soft version. A delicious, rich, creamy goat cheese; it is either eaten alone or grated in salads and various dishes. The production of Chloro cheese is limited but you can taste it in many restaurants that are collaborating with local suppliers.
06
Jul
The only eggplant with white color.It has less seeds than other eggplant varieties and absorbs less oil when fried. Santorini’s white eggplant is sweeter than the ordinary eggplant. It is used in many kind of dishes or for the traditional moussakas at various restaurants. Best way to try is with white eggplant paste (melitzanosalata).
16
May
Probably the most famous product of Santorini.Santorini’s cherry tomato is the epitome of the products that are growing in the volcanic soil of Santorini. Small like cherry, with hard skin but rich ‘explosive’ content is the key ingredient in salads. You can feel its real power if you taste it fresh but Santorini cherry tomatoes give amazing paste and sweet preserves.
16
May
Fava beans of Santorini is one of a kind product, as the particular variety is growing only in Santorini. According to the excavations in Akrotiri the santorinian fava is cultivated in the island since 3.500 years ago. It’s taste gives a delicious perfect starter but also a fine side for any kind of dish. The unique fava of Santorini is known for its full flavor. It would certainly be a miss not to try it or take with you some of the ultimate taste of Santorini. Fava can be served with many dishes caper and onions being the most usual but also octopus, pork, cuttlefish and is called married.
16
May
The Santorinians say that “caper is the plant of ants” because ants carry caper seeds all over the island. Caper is perfect for accompanying fava, salads and any kind of food. It has a particular strong taste and gives an extra taste in any kind of dish to which it is added. Caper buds and caper leaves are also used in salads and different recipes.