Fast food looks different all around the globe. From hamburgers in the United States to tonkatsu in Japan, people in countries all around the world have a go-to dish when time is short but they want to eat something tasty. In Greece, there is one dish that reigns above the rest when it comes to the fast-food scene: souvlaki.
Souvlaki is a simple food that consists of meat and sometimes vegetables which are placed on a skewer and grilled. The most popular meats that are found as a part of souvlaki include pork, lamb, beef, and chicken.
Flavored in a simple fashion with just some salt and black pepper, typically, souvlaki is as simple as simple gets but still unbelievably tasty.
Greeks have been grilling meats on skewers since the Bronze Age, and that tradition still continues today in cities like Athens and Thessaloniki. These days, especially at street food stands, you will often find souvlaki served with side dishes.
Some of the most popular side dishes that are eaten alongside souvlaki include pita bread, hummus, and fried potatoes. You’ll often also see souvlaki served with a slice of lemon, which is sometimes used to squeeze over the skewer for a kick of extra flavor.
Have you tried souvlaki before? What did you think about this Greek classic?
