Andros Gastronomy Path!
All about the most famous dish of Andros Island: the delicious Froutalia!
If you could taste Andros Island in a bite, then that would be a bite of Froutalia! This time-honored dish is as hearty and soul-warming as it is simple, a variation of the humble omelet intensified by the rich taste of traditional pork sausages and the piquant taste of volaki cheese. Here’s all about the most famous dish of Andros Island, the delicious Froutalia.
The inspiration for the Froutalia is lost in time, as no one truly knows who first came up with the dish. Some of its aspects though have remained untouched throughout the years. The pork fat gathered from the Christmas-time butchering of pigs is a quintessential ingredient of Froutalia, as well as the famous sausages of Andros, flavored with rich, earthy fragrances of sage, rosemary, oregano and marjoram. Then, potatoes, spring onions and eggs are added, slowly cooked in a skillet for the sublime taste of Froutalia, the most famous dish of Andros Island.
This dish is perfect for any moment of the day; it can be served as a hearty, energizing breakfast on cold winter days when you have lots of work ahead – that’s why it is the go-to breakfast during the olive harvest; it is a full, wholesome meal ideal for a quick, delicious lunch, and a perfectly easy to whip-up dinner to feed crowds!
Every family of Andros has their own, personalized recipe for Froutalia, handed down by generations and tweaked to fit each member’s different taste; some families swear by the use of glina (pork fat), while others opt for the healthier extra virgin olive oil; some like it traditional, simply with sausage, potatoes and volaki cheese, others love to add seasonal vegetables, such as zucchini, edamame, asparagus and – the most intriguing and unique addition – zucchini blossoms. Try out Dolly’s take on the delicious Froutalia at Dolly’s Restaurant & Bar, an exciting gastronomic destination located in Micra Anglia Boutique Hotel, in the Andros’ Chora and tell us what you think of Andros Island’s most famous dish!
