Greek Market FAQs

Moussaka is a beloved dish in Greek cuisine, and it’s also popular in other countries of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans. It consists of layered aubergine (eggplant), meat sauce, and a creamy béchamel or custard topping. The meat sauce is usually made from minced lamb or beef and is flavoured with various herbs and spices like cinnamon, oregano, and sometimes nutmeg. Some versions of the dish also include layers of thinly sliced potatoes.

To prepare moussaka, the aubergine slices are often fried or baked until tender. The meat sauce is cooked separately, often including onions, garlic, and tomatoes in addition to the minced meat. Once the aubergine and meat sauce are prepared, they’re layered in a deep baking dish. The topmost layer is usually a béchamel sauce, made from butter, flour, and milk, often enriched with eggs or cheese. This assembled dish is then baked until the top layer turns golden and the ingredients meld into a harmonious, richly flavoured casserole.

Moussaka is often enjoyed as a main course and is frequently accompanied by a simple salad. It can be served hot or at room temperature and is even said to taste better the next day, once the flavours have had more time to meld.

Given its status as a staple of Greek cuisine, moussaka has always been an excellent addition to the range of authentic Greek foods and experiences we offer through GreekMarket.co.uk. It’s a dish that encapsulates the hearty and flavourful essence of Greek home cooking.

Briam is a classic Greek vegetable dish made by baking a variety of seasonal vegetables in the oven, usually with olive oil, herbs, and sometimes tomato sauce. It’s quite similar to the French dish ratatouille and is particularly popular in Greece during the summer when fresh vegetables are abundant. Typical ingredients include courgettes (zucchini), aubergines (eggplant), potatoes, onions, and peppers.

To prepare Briam, the vegetables are generally sliced or diced, then combined with olive oil, garlic, and herbs such as oregano and thyme. Some recipes also include tomato sauce or fresh tomatoes. This mixture is placed in a baking dish and roasted until the vegetables are soft and have absorbed the aromatic flavours of the herbs and olive oil.

The dish can be enjoyed either hot or cold and is often served as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish accompanying meat or fish. Briam offers a delicious, nutritious, and straightforward way to experience authentic Greek cooking.

Gemista, also spelled “Yemista,” is a traditional Greek dish featuring stuffed vegetables. The word “gemista” translates to “stuffed” in English. The most commonly used vegetables for this dish are tomatoes and peppers, although you can also use aubergines and courgettes.

The vegetables are hollowed out, and the scooped-out flesh is usually reserved and incorporated into the stuffing. The filling often consists of rice mixed with various herbs and spices, and occasionally minced meat is added. Once the hollowed-out vegetables are filled with the rice mixture, they are arranged in a baking tray. To keep them moist during baking, olive oil, water, or tomato sauce may be added. The dish is then baked until the vegetables become tender and the rice is fully cooked.

Gemista can be enjoyed either hot or at room temperature and is often served with a side of feta cheese or Greek yoghurt. It’s a versatile dish that can be easily customised to cater to different dietary preferences.

Given its authentic nature and adaptability, Gemista has always been an excellent addition to the range of Greek culinary experiences we offer through GreekMarket.co.uk. It encapsulates the essence of Greek home cooking and utilises seasonal ingredients.

At Greek Market we pride ourselves on the speed at which we get your order on its way to you, so once an order has been placed you cannot add to it as it slows down our dispatch time.

Please let us know and we’ll track down who it belongs to. We won’t be able to collect it from you at the moment but, thanks to your honesty, we’ll be able to help the customer who’s missing it.

There are a number of ways you can search for Greek products on Greek Market:

1. By category. All the products we stock are grouped into categories. If you choose ‘All Departments’ at the header (top-left) of the page, several new tabs will appear below it, each one representing a different group of products. If you hover over each new tab, you’ll be able to see products grouped under that category.
2. Product search. You’ll find a search box at the header of the page (it’s the one with the little orange magnifying glass symbol). So, if you’re looking for a particular product, simply type the name of the item into the product search box and click on the orange ‘Search’ button. You can search for a category of products too.
3. Search as you type. Our highly sophisticated internal search engine also offers you with instant results as you type in the search field, found in the header of the page.
4. Daily Deals. You can also search for Greek products and groceries that are on offer using the ‘Daily Deals‘ tab at the top of the page.
5. Greek Brands. Find your favourite Greek products by searching by browsing the ‘Greek Brands‘ tab.

Of course you can. Just fill in this form and it’ll be sent to our Buying team to review. If enough people express an interest, we may start stocking it.

We don’t, but you can recycle your electrical and electronic devices for free at your local recycling centre. To find your nearest centre, visit the website of your local authority.

We dispatch frozen products using trusted courier services, ensuring delivery within 24 hours for UK customers. Our specialised packaging guarantees that frozen items maintain their temperature for at least 48 hours post-dispatch.

Upon arrival, you might notice a slight rise in temperature. This brief temperature increase is similar to the duration it takes to transport frozen goods from a supermarket to your home freezer (typically 1 to 2 hours). It’s essential to check the condition of the gel packs included in your package. If they remain mostly solid upon delivery, it indicates that the frozen items are still well below 0°C, ensuring safe consumption. Such items can either be consumed directly, stored in the fridge for a few days, or keep them in freezer.

Bear in mind that products have varying densities; hence, some might feel softer than others when unpacked. Rely on the gel packs’ state as a true indicator of temperature – if they’re mostly hard, the items remain safely frozen.

• Highly reflective, double-layered true aluminium foil box liners for maximum insulation.
• Recyclable, Re-usable. Keep them for free.

Gel Packs

• Comprised of an internal water-based polymer gel, which remains frozen for a long period of time and a layer of LDPE which is safe for food contact, has high impact strength and is resistant against chemicals.
• Recyclable, Re-usable. Keep them for free.