Kakavia (Fish Soup)
Known as the fishermen's soup!
The richer in fish, the more delicious it becomes.
Kakavia is a dish that originated on fishing boats. This fishermen's soup features a variety of fish, ample amounts of thinly sliced onions, coarsely chopped potatoes, just enough water to cover the potatoes, olive oil, and a touch of acidity. The tastiness of the soup increases with the abundance of fish, ideally incorporating various types. For instance, the addition of a grouper head enhances both the flavour and texture of the soup.
Lena Igoumenaki
President of the Cretan Cuisine Festival Association
Cretan Cuisine Festival
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Mizithropites: Authentic Cretan Pies
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Meat cake
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Chania Boureki or Courgette Boureki
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Topia (Balls)
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The Traditional 'Bread of the Year'
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Snails with Broad Beans and Artichokes
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Cretan Ospriada or Palikaria (A Legume Dish)
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Chickpeas with Wild Leeks, Flour and Lemon Sauce
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Pies with ‘Yachnera’ Greens
![Fennel Pie](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Marathopita.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Fennel Pie
Sfakian Pie or Sfakianopita
Biscuits with Sesame Seeds
Sweet Rice Pie or 'Tzoulamas'
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Apostoli White-Eyed Bean
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Almond-Infused Goat Dish with Fennel: A Fresh Delight
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Lazarosavato
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The Holy Week Sourdough
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Nerati Mizithropita
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Easter Eggs
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Kalikota
![Stuffed Courgette Flowers](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/IMG_8816.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Stuffed Courgette Flowers
![Stuffed Vine Leaves](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/PKOL4191.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Stuffed Vine Leaves
Cracked Wheat and Snails
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Chochli Boubouristi (Snails Face Down)
![Mangiri](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/IMG_1632.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Mangiri
![Symian Bean](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/414485055_10225139687388242_9169173430292677615_n.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Symian Bean
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Cretan Pilaf
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Rethymno Water Pies
![Xerotigana](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/412912145_10225120290023320_389484254278497248_n.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Xerotigana
![Agnopites](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/332471365_1835814590130015_5635390351186746794_n.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Agnopites
![Patoudo](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/327764630_2155428094848218_2119483309701353349_n.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Patoudo
![Safidota](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/328527979_1357148668420944_6137920687919223646_n.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Safidota
![Cretan Greek salad](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Xoriatiki-kritiki-salata.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Cretan Greek salad
![The Sweet Bounty of the Cretan Harvest](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Moystalefria_2024-02-13-063631_hfih.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
The Sweet Bounty of the Cretan Harvest
![Okra and Unripe Grape](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/AGGURIDA_2024-02-13-064752_enxj.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Okra and Unripe Grape
![Kapriko](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/KAPRIKO-2_2024-02-13-065317_pmlh.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Kapriko
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Moustokouloura
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Pie with 'Yachnera' Greens: Baked to Perfection
![Pumpkin Stifado](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/384766204_10224769916104191_2427148351395495260_n.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Pumpkin Stifado
![Sweet Pumpkin Pies with Raki Leaves (Oven)](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/407687160_10225056566750278_571889480212550662_n.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Sweet Pumpkin Pies with Raki Leaves (Oven)
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Xinochondros: Sour Bulgur Pasta
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Prickly Pear or Indian Fig
![Black Bryony](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/166256458_3793090784120178_1723471079487246148_n.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Black Bryony
Tahini Soup without Oil
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Chylofta with Milk
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Tyrozouli or Cretan Home Cheese
![Pickled Tassel Hyacinth](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/PKOL0240.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Pickled Tassel Hyacinth
Sourdough Dagoulakia
![Quince Confection](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/72900238_10215862545145484_6942096442437664768_n.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Quince Confection
Delicious Homemade Treat with Lemon Blossoms
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Tiganopites: Greek Fried Pies
Dietary Practices in 17th Century Crete
![Lazarakia](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Lazarakia-2.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Lazarakia
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Kalitsounia from Chania
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Chickpeas with Yachnera: A Delightful Dish
![Gastrin](/_vercel/image?url=https://discovercretecraft.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/428690574_10225403716868814_3424356669403500362_n.jpg&w=1024&q=75)
Gastrin