Oxygala (, ), known today as xynogala (), was a

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consumed in the cuisines of ancient Greece and

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. Oxygala was a form of

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Dalby, p. 66 and was usually eaten with

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. The dish was also known among the ancient Persians.

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* Dalby, A. ''Siren Feasts: A History of Food and Gastronomy in Greece''. London: Routledge, 1996. Ancient Greek cuisine Ancient dishes Condiments Roman cuisine {{food-stub

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