Stifado
(Στιφάδο, Στυφάδο, Stifatho)
Stifado is a hearty Greek one-pot stew that is ideal for a cold winter's day. Although the ingredients vary from region to region and from cook to cook, the essential ones are large amounts of onions, tomatoes, wine or vinegar, and sometimes garlic.
Depending on the region, meat such as goat, rabbit, wild hare, snails, tripe, or octopus can be added to the stew, but it is mostly made with beef. Others like to add mushrooms or warming spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. The usage of those spices points to a possible Levantine influence, while the name of the dish is a clear indicator of Italian influence, derived from the word stufato, meaning stewed in Italian.
When the stew is cooked, it is recommended to pair it with crusty bread and a glass of red wine on the side.
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