Kalógeros

A typical dish of the island, consisting of stuffed eggplants and stewed beef. It gets its name from the visual resemblance of the dish, as the eggplant looks like a robed monk (kalógeros). Once roasted, the eggplants become soft, forming the perfect casing for the filling. The meat, cooked with cherry tomatoes, onion, and herbs, becomes tender and full of flavor. Tomato slices add freshness, while Naxos graviera gives a salty intensity and golden crust. It is served hot with crusty bread and Naxian wine.