Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Serves 10
Submitted by: Gaea Products S.A.
Suggested Olive Oil: Gaea DOP Kalamata
“Greek Souvlaki” consists of small pieces of grilled meat served alone on the skewer, or together with some other ingredients in pita bread, or on a dinner plate. Each way of serving has its own name, but the souvlaki meat is not missing in any combination. An ideal meze- finger food proposal to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
1/2 Cup Gaea DOP Kalamata Extra Virgin Olive Oil
300 gr \ 10 ounces smoked Cretan pork “apaki”or smoked pork chops
5 tomatillos, cut in half
2 zucchinis cubed
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
10 wooden skewers
Fresh thyme
Preparation
Parboil zucchini in salted water for 1’ and drain. Rinse immediately with cold water to retain color. Cut “apaki” in 1 cm \ 0.40 inches cubes. Alternately thread onto each skewer 2 pieces apaki, 2 cubes of zucchini and half a tomato. Arrange souvlakia in a tray, drizzle with olive oil, season and sprinkle with thyme.
• Allow to marinate for 20’ and serve as finger food to friends and family.
