Stuffed Tomatoes

Domates Gemistes

Preparation info
  • Makes

    6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
The Foods of the Greek Islands

By Aglaia Kremezi

Published 2000

  • About

KALLIOPI DELIOS, who, together with her husband, owns the taverna Castro in Avgonyma, Chios, makes delicious stuffed tomatoes. She uses plenty of wild fennel, along with fresh mint from her garden, as well as dill. Arborio rice is a good substitute for the medium-grain Greek rice used in all sorts of stuffings. You can prepare these tomatoes a day in advance and keep in the refrigerator, let them come to room temperature before serving.

Fragrant and sweet, stuffed tomatoes are delic