What is the red powder they sprinkle on over the souvlaki? Cheers
village.green,
Mar 18, 1:46am
I am wondering if it is sweet paprika? They don't go in for chilli much traditionally.
davidt4,
Mar 18, 1:50am
Sumac? A coarse dark red powder.
village.green,
Mar 18, 4:39am
Sumac is not used in Greek cookery, however I personally think it would be really nice on souvlaki.
nauru,
Mar 18, 5:20am
I think you will find that it is sometimes used in Greek cookery, have a look at the info in the spice list in the link below. http://greekfood.about.com/od/greekspices/
Whoops, well I am surprised at that. Thanks for the info. I don't ever remember having it in Greece but then maybe I wouldn't have known what it was. I was brought up with Greek food but southern Greek (there are regional differences) and there are many middle eastern influences in the food. I am going in June for a visit and will keep my taste buds at the ready. I always wonder whether Baklava and Tzatziki is actually Greek or Turkish and I suspect the latter. shh as long as I don't tell my rellies.
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