Dakos
🇬🇷 A dish from Greece
Dakos or ntakos, also known as koukouvagia or koukouvayia (κουκουβάγια) or kouloukopsomo, is a Cretan horiatiki (salad) consisting of a slice of soaked paximadi bread that is topped with tomatoes and cheeses such as feta or mizithra. The salad is then flavored with herbs such as dried oregano.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | barley rusk, tomatoes, crumbled cheese, olive oil, dried oregano |
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| 🔥Cooking method | assembled, no cooking; rusk moistened and topped |
| 👅Flavour & style | fresh, tangy, savory, herby |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | light meal, appetizer, or snack |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Dakos come from?
Dakos is a dish that originated in Greece.
What is Dakos?
Dakos or ntakos, also known as koukouvagia or koukouvayia (κουκουβάγια) or kouloukopsomo, is a Cretan horiatiki (salad) consisting of a slice of soaked paximadi bread that is topped with tomatoes and cheeses such as feta or mizithra. The salad is then flavored with herbs such as dried oregano.