STAMNAGATHI OR THE SOUR CHICORY OF DIOSCORIDES

Stamnagathi or the Sour Chicory of Dioscorides

What is “stamnagathi”? Stamnagathi is a chicory species called “cichorium spinosum”, or chicory of the sea. It is native species of Crete. It is collected during winter and consumed raw as a bitter salad with plenty of salt and vinegar. In west Crete is eaten boiled or with kid and lemon-juice. It has been declared …

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