Souvlaki

Suvlaki ( Greek Σουβλάκι , literally. "Skewer") - small barbecue on wooden skewers, typical of Greek cuisine .

Ancient terracotta stand for souvlaki from Santorini

Set for self-cooking "souvlaki in drink"

Usually, pork (traditionally in Greece) is used for souvlaki, less often lamb and chicken (Abkhazia) or fish (in other countries or for tourists). The meat is cut into small pieces and marinated in a mixture of olive oil , oregano , lemon juice , salt and pepper , then strung on short skewers and cooked skewers on an open fire or on a baking sheet set on charcoal, due to which the meat turns out to be quite dry.

Souvlaki is considered Greek fast food and is sold in almost all fast-food restaurants and eateries. Most often souvlaki is served either on a skewer, along with white bread and slices of lemon (or lemon juice), or, like shawarma , “souvlaki in pita”. In the latter case, the meat is removed from the skewer and wrapped with tomatoes , onions and tzatziki sauce in a slightly fried pita . There are also other types of fillings: green salad , french fries , bell peppers , mustard , ketchup .

In Cyprus , pita usually make a "pocket", where they put the stuffing. For souvlaki, lamb, pork, chicken and / or traditional Sheftalia sausages are most often used. As a salad - a mixture of tomatoes, cucumbers and cabbage .