How to Pronounce Greek Food & Drinks: Gyro, Retsina & More
- 12 Pronunciations of Common Greek Food & Drinks.
- Spanakopita (Savory Spinach Pie): Spah-nah-KOH-pee-tah. …
- Tiropita (Savory Cheese Pie): Tee-ROH-pee-tah. …
- Gyro (Sandwich): YEER-oh. …
- Krasi (Wine): Krah-SEE. …
- Kafe me Yala (Coffee with milk): Kah-FEH meh-GHAH-lah.
Likewise, how do you say spinach pie in Greek?
In southern Greece, the term spanakopita is also common for the versions with cheese.
| Spanakopita | |
|---|---|
| Type | Savoury pie |
| Main ingredients | Phyllo, spinach (or leeks, chard, or sorrel), feta and/or ricotta, onions or scallions, eggs |
| Cookbook: Spanakopita Media: Spanakopita | |
People also ask, when was spanakopita created?
Early origins of Spanakopita
One of the earliest references to one comes from the poet Philoxenos in the fifth century B.C. Philoxenos writes that at the end of a banquet the hosts served a cheesecake made with milk and honey that was baked like a pie.
How do you pronounce gyro?
That gyro has two main pronunciations: /YEE-roh/ and /ZHIHR-oh/. The sandwich gyro was borrowed into English from Modern Greek in the 1970s and English speakers have given it an approximation of the Greek pronunciation. The earlier gyro has been fully phonetically anglicized.
How is tzatziki pronounced?
Let’s just get this out of the way (if you’re wondering how to pronounce tzatziki you are not alone)—tzatziki is pronounced tsah-see-key. Think of that first syllable “tsah” as the same as the sound you make when you say the second syllable of “pizza”. Phew.
How do you pronounce phyllo dough?
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA: /ˈfiːləʊ/, /ˈfaɪləʊ/
- (US) IPA: /ˈfiːloʊ /, /ˈfaɪloʊ/
- Audio (US) 0:01. (file)
How would you describe spanakopita?
Definition of spanakopita
: a traditional Greek pie of spinach, feta cheese, and seasonings baked in phyllo.
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How do you make Trader Joe’s spanakopita?
These pastries aren’t hard to cook — just toss them in the oven for 20 minutes — but we strongly recommend covering your baking sheet in aluminum foil.
How many calories are in a spanakopita?
Nutrition Facts
| Calories 140 | (586 kJ) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 310 mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18 g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% |