Souvlaki

Souvlaki
Souvlaki in Athens, known there also as kalamaki
Place of originGreece
Region or stateGreece, Cyprus
Associated cuisineGreek cuisine, Cypriot cuisine
Main ingredientsVarious meats, herbs, spices and marinades
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Souvlaki (Greek: σουβλάκι, IPA: [suˈvlaci]; plural: σουβλάκια, romanized: souvlákia) is a Greek food item consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer. It is usually eaten straight off the skewer while still hot. It can be served with or inside a rolled pita, typically with lemon, sauces, vegetables such as sliced tomato and onion, and fried potatoes as a side. The meat usually used in Greece and Cyprus is pork.