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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪12gProtein
🌾55gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿8gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Mostra

How to order / say it
Say it Μόστρα — [MOHS-tra]
Order I'd like the mostra, please.
Locally Θα ήθελα τη μόστρα, παρακαλώ.
Say locally

Mykonian rusk topped with tomatoes and kopanisti cheese.

Why try it?

Mostra is a quintessential Mykonos snack that reflects the island's love for fresh, simple ingredients prepared in an effortlessly delicious manner.

How it tastes

Crunchy barley rusks are layered with juicy tomatoes and spicy kopanisti cheese, resulting in a delightful harmony of textures and flavors.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Developed in the early 20th century as a handy snack for local fishermen, Mostra quickly became popular among locals and tourists alike for its simplicity and taste.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 4 pieces barley rusks
  • 🥕 200 g tomatoes
  • 🥛 100 g kopanisti cheese
  • 🌿 5 g oregano
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil

Method

  1. 1 Moisten the rusks with water to soften slightly.
  2. 2 Top each rusk with sliced tomatoes.
  3. 3 Spread kopanisti cheese over tomatoes.
  4. 4 Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano before serving.

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