{"id":24131,"date":"2020-03-25T13:20:23","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T11:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/%ce%bc%ce%b7-%ce%ba%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%b7%ce%b3%ce%bf%cf%81%ce%b9%ce%bf%cf%80%ce%bf%ce%b9%ce%b7%ce%bc%ce%ad%ce%bd%ce%bf\/gastronomic-trip-to-hydra-with-calamari-and-marzipan\/24131\/"},"modified":"2020-08-02T10:47:37","modified_gmt":"2020-08-02T07:47:37","slug":"gastronomic-trip-to-hydra-with-calamari-and-marzipan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/attica\/argosaronic-islands\/gastronomic-trip-to-hydra-with-calamari-and-marzipan\/24131\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastronomy at Hydra with calamari and marzipan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hydra is the nearest favorite destination of the Athenians and not unfairly. It’s one of those destinations that win you at first sight and once you set foot you can see why they call her “lady” of the Argosaronikos.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A historical foundation of the Saronic<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This small diamond in the Saronic Gulf with an area of 50 square kilometers, and the right thing to do, if you are a lover of food, history, and architecture. An island with a very well preserved settlement, which has as its characteristic, mansions. Houses that belonged to the families of the Revolution of 1821. At every point of the port is diffused this long maritime history of Hydra<\/strong><\/a> and contribution of its people to the Revolution. The cannons, after all, that they still mark the Aegean, constantly bring to mind one thing: that there, lived rebels, such as Miaoulis and Kountouriotis.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the left side of the port, above the left bastion, dominates the iconic statue of Admiral Andreas Miaoulis. At its base are buried his bones, which came to Hydra in 1985. Next door, is the house of the Tsamadou family, which houses the School of Merchant shipping. For history lovers there is the Historical Archive – Museum of Hydra which operates daily and displays important museum relics, archival material and a library with valuable publications.<\/p>\n

Lazaros Kountouriotis was one of the most important political figures of Hydra and the Greek Revolution. He offered his ships, his crew and his property in the War of Independence.<\/strong> In his mansion you will find family heirlooms and paintings that travel you back in time.<\/p>\n

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Image source: National Historical Museum<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Hydra and its gastronomy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The natural beauty and history of a place may give you an insight into this, but the puzzle is always complemented by its flavors and gastronomy traditions. Hydra is famous for its flavors salty but also its sweets (its marzipan is something else). I’m sure you’ve heard of the famous hydrosquid<\/strong> that the locals are picking up early so they will have in the summer. And if you haven’t heard of it, you should try it. Squid is the king of local gastronomy and in the summer is the must at every table.<\/p>\n

Meet one of the most famous recipes that is, squid stuffed with spinach. Chef Myrsini Lambrakis proposes the most typical recipe for sure success.<\/p>\n

Squid stuffed with spinach and feta cheese<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Photo Source: mirsini.gr<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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For squid they need:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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