Course | Appetizer |
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Place of origin | Greece |
Region or state | Greece |
Serving temperature | Hot |
Main ingredients | Feta, tomatoes, peppers |
Ingredients generally used | Oregano, olive oil, hot pepper flakes |
Variations | Kasseri, onions, garlic |
Bouyiourdi ( Greek: Μπουγιουρντί) or bouyourdi is a Greek appetizer or meze.
The dish originated in Thessaloniki and according to America's Test Kitchen is "essentially Thessalonian". [1] It consists of feta, tomatoes, peppers, oregano, olive oil and typically Bukovo crushed red pepper, and sometimes additional ingredients such as shredded kasseri, onions, and garlic. [1]
The ingredients are typically layered into an earthenware baking dish and baked; various recipes call for the baking to be done covered or uncovered. [1]
It is a common dish in tavernas. [1] It can be served with pita or other breads. [1] [2] Etymologically, μπουγιουρντί ("bouyiourdi," 'spicy baked feta') derives from the Turkish word "buyurdu" (meaning 'ordered').