Bouyiourdi

Bouyiourdi

Course	Appetizer
Place of origin	Greece
Region or state	Greece
Serving temperature	Hot
Main ingredients	Feta, tomatoes, peppers
Ingredients generally used	Oregano, olive oil, hot pepper flakes
Variations	Kasseri, onions, garlic

Bouyiourdi (Greek: Μπουγιουρντί) or bouyourdi is a Greek meze.

The dish originated in Thessaloniki and according to America's Test Kitchen is "essentially Thessalonian".^[1] It consists of feta, tomatoes, peppers, oregano, olive oil and typically Bukovo crushed red pepper, and sometimes additional ingredients such as shredded kasseri, onions, and garlic.^[1]

The ingredients are typically layered into an earthenware baking dish and baked; various recipes call for the baking to be done covered or uncovered.^[1]

It is a common dish in tavernas.^[1] It can be served with pita or other breads.^[1][2] Etymologically, μπουγιουρντί ("bouyiourdi," 'spicy baked feta') derives from the Turkish word "buyurdu" (meaning 'ordered').^[3]

References

1. "Bright, Bold Bouyourdi | Cook's Illustrated". www.americastestkitchen.com. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
2. elenisaltas (2017-12-02). "Bouyiourdi (Spicy Baked Feta)". Eleni Saltas. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
3. "Μπουγιουρντί | ΣΥΝΤΑΓΗ". Gastronomos.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2024-08-14.