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Psimeni Raki

This is a local homemade liquor made of boiled raki, honey, spices and dried fruits in many variations. A product for which Amorgos is famous, not to be confused with rakomelo!

Rakomelo

The most common drink in Amorgos is made with boiled raki with honey and some cloves. It is strictly served hot!

Fava (split peas)

Maybe fava from Santorini is famous; nevertheless fava from Amorgos is also special due to its sweet flavor.

Loupina

This is a very rear product that only grows on Amorgos resembling beans but it needs special process before it is cooked so as not to be too bitter and unpleasant. It is mostly eaten with oil and lemon, like the white beans.

Cheese

Amorgos produces a special type of fresh goat cheese, using only traditional production methods, called malaka, which means very soft.

Honey

Amorgos produces fine quality honey due to its massifs and its natural wealth in flowers and herbs.

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