How to pronounce Boureki of Chania

Boureki of Chania is written μπουρέκι Χανίων where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /buˈreci xaˈɲon/. In plain English letters that is boo-REH-kee hah-NYON, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Boureki of Chania?

Boureki of Chania is a main dish of Greece. Where it comes from: Crete. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are potato, vegetables and dairy & cheese. It tastes savory.

Where Boureki of Chania comes from

Boureki of Chania is one of 37 signature dishes of Greece on this map. See all dishes from Crete.

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