Greek cuisine is often associated with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, and olive oil. However, Rhodes boasts a rich culinary tradition that extends beyond these stereotypes. Among the culinary delights crafted by Rhodesian chefs, you'll find a plethora of mouthwatering meat dishes, with some of the most beloved options being:
- Kapamas: Tender lamb meat, expertly stuffed with beans or chickpeas, and baked to perfection in the oven.
- Rifikki: The back part of a young lamb or goat, roasted and then slow-cooked with rice in a traditional ceramic pot overnight.
Additionally, tourists can savor unique national dishes that offer a taste of the island's culinary heritage:
- Pitarudiye: Small meatballs, where chickpeas take the center stage as a primary ingredient.
- Manatsuki: Fire-baked beans prepared in a clay pot.
- Sapiorizo: A succulent stewed risotto featuring tender squid meat.
- Salamogya: Brine-marinated cheese, offering a delightful burst of flavor.
- Gyaprakya: Grape leaves lovingly stuffed with seasoned rice.
If you still have room for dessert after a hearty meal, indulge in traditional treats like melekuni - nut lollipops infused with honey, almonds, and sesame seeds, or talagudes - delicate pancakes drizzled with honey, cinnamon, and a generous sprinkle of nuts.
