Graviera Stathoris 290g

Graviera Stathoris is a hard cheese made from fresh, pasteurized goat and sheep milk. Its taste – able to satisfy the most demanding palates – is strong, rich, and slightly spicy, perfectly complementing wine, ouzo, or beer. Also ideal as a dessert accompaniment.

Hard cheese made from pasteurized goat and sheep milk. Fat in dry matter 40%, maximum water content 38%.

What is graviera cheese?

Graviera is a type of cheese that originates from Greece. It is made from goat or cow's milk, or a mixture of both, and has a distinctive nutty flavor. Graviera is often used in Greek cuisine as an addition to salads, main courses, and for baking. It is also a popular cheese for appetizers, such as cheese with wine or cheese with honey and nuts.

What does graviera cheese taste like?

Graviera cheese has a characteristic, slightly salty taste with a nutty hint. Its flavor is stronger than other types of cheese, which is why it is often used in small quantities as an addition to dishes to give them a distinct taste. It can also be served as a separate delicacy, for example, in the form of cheese slices served with wine or olive oil. Depending on individual preferences, graviera cheese can be more or less spicy.

How to eat graviera cheese?

Graviera cheese is a very versatile cheese and can be used to prepare many different dishes. It can be served hot or cold and added to salads, main courses, pastries, and other dishes. It is often served as an addition to salads, such as Greek salad with tomatoes, olives, and capers. It can also be added to main courses, such as moussaka, a Greek dish with vegetables and minced meat baked with feta cheese. It can also be served as an appetizer in the form of cheese slices with honey and nuts.

What Greek dishes can I prepare with graviera cheese?

If you want to prepare Greek dishes using graviera cheese, you can try the following recipes:

1. Moussaka - a dish consisting of layers of minced meat, eggplants, and potatoes, covered with béchamel sauce and sprinkled with graviera cheese.

2. Pastitsio - a dish composed of layers of pasta, minced meat, and béchamel, sprinkled with graviera cheese.

3. Spanakopita - a type of Greek pastry made from filo dough, filled with a mixture of ricotta, spinach, and graviera cheese.

4. Saganaki - slices of graviera cheese, breaded and fried in a pan, served with olive oil and lemon.

5. Tyropita - a type of Greek pastry made from filo dough, filled with a mixture of graviera cheese and ricotta.

6. Salata Horiatiki - Greek vegetable salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, olives, and graviera cheese.

Fun fact! Did you know that...

One interesting fact about graviera cheese is that it is produced according to traditional methods that have been used in Greece for centuries. The production process of graviera cheese begins with selecting the appropriate milk, which is then pasteurized and mixed with natural strains of lactic acid bacteria. The cheese is then formed and placed in special baskets to allow it to develop its characteristic rind. After about three months, the cheese is ready for consumption.

Did you know that…

Graviera cheese is a very popular cheese? Second only to feta in popularity among Greek cheeses!

Graviera cheese is very popular in Greece and among those who enjoy Greek cuisine. Its unique taste and aroma make it often used as an addition to salads, sandwiches, and main courses. Its popularity is also growing in other markets, where more and more people want to experience the taste and aromas of Greek cuisine. It is available in most specialty food stores, as well as in many online stores, and of course, from us!