Consider this entry to be my “the Greeks invented everything” post. I’ve taken a sports bar/rec-room staple and I’ve Greekified it.
Jalapeno poppers can be found on the menus of many sports bars, roadhouses and available at the supermarket for home prep.
Papoutsakia are literally translated as “little shoes” and it’s a classic Greek dish of a baked, hollowed-out eggplant half that’s filled with a meat sauce & topped with a Bechamel. I’ve combined both concepts to give you a new Greek appetizer, Jalapeno Papoutsakia. I’m also introducing you to a new Greek cheese, called Manouri.
Manouri is an exceptional traditional Greek whey cheese, and is exclusively manufactured in Central and Western Macedonia and in Thessalia. It is produced from whey of the milk of ewes or goats, or mixture of them, with the addition of milk and cream. The result is a soft rindless cheese with unique taste and flavor, a creamy white color, and a texture like a light cheesecake. It is very smooth and has a fresh, milky, slightly citrus flavor.
You will surely find Manouri at finer Greek delis in your city/town. If not, ask the store to order it. Krinos Foods supplies it to North America.
6 Jalapeno peppers, halved, seeded and ribs removed (use gloves to be safe)
3 oz. of crumbled feta cheese
3 oz. of crumbled manouri
1 green onion chopped
1 tsp or dried oregano
2 Tbsp of olive oil
12 strips of roasted red peppers
- In a bowl, combine your feta, manouri, green onion, oregano and olive oil and use your mixer to incorporate.
- Spoon in your mixture into each of the 12 Jalapeno boats and top each with a strip of red pepper.
- Place in a preheated 400F oven for 30 minutes and serve warm.
6 Responses
bravo Peter! i dont know if you speak greek, but I’ll try in english.
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go on the good job about greek gastrinomy!
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Peter, wow those look good! I’ll have to check the cheese shop for Manouri.
A new way to do jalapeno poppers. I like it. Where in Toronto can one find Manouri cheese?
Manouri in TO…Danforth shops, St. Lawrence Market and perhaps even Longos.
I don’t think there is…feta is what’s focused on.