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Kokkinisto - meat in tomato sauce

Kokkinisto (reddened) is a Greek method of preparing meat braised in tomato sauce. The name comes from the word kokkino (red).

The meat is seared and braised in a sauce of tomatoes, red wine, garlic and spices, especially cinnamon and bay leaf. Cinnamon adds a warm aromatic note. It is served with rice, pasta or bread.

Kokkinisto - meat in tomato sauce
  • The name kokkinisto means reddened and refers to the colour of the tomato sauce.
  • Cinnamon is a typical Greek spice that gives the sauce a warm aromatic note.
  • It is prepared from beef, veal, chicken or rabbit.
  • It is served with rice, pasta or bread for soaking up the rich sauce.
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