jeudi 22 juin 2017

Traits Of The Authentic Greek Cuisine

By Nancy Peterson


For every meal, it has an origin often originating from culture. The unique characteristics of a food are the factors that make it world known and appreciated worldwide. An example of such meals are the Authentic Greek Cuisine which are also known as Mediterranean foods. The article below explains some of the things to know about the dishes.

Greece is known all over the world for its mas production of olives and olive oil. It was actually the first country in which mass farming of olives was first carried out. With such high significance placed on the values of the olive plants, it is sure to be a major ingredient in most of the foods served in the country. The olive oil and olive fruits are used in various meals.

Sea surrounds the country Greece almost completely thus one understands that the country will obviously make use of the water and find marine animals that can be included in their scrumptious meals. A few common marine products used in making various signature Greece cuisines include prawns, squids, octopus, anchovies, mullet and halibut. Some of the marine products are rare thus making them more unique.

In farming department, Greece mainly concentrates on grain farming. The grains are used to make up most of the dishes in the Greeks menus. They are used to make breads, a common meal in the area and are also used as stew accompaniments and added to soups and salads. Rice is also a commonly used grain that is often in the Greece food menus. .

The cuisines made in Greece mainly comprise of unique combinations of spices. The wet climate in the country supports the growth of the seasoning herbs and plants that are used to add flavor to the various cuisines consumed in the country. The climate also favors the growth of vegetables in the are which are used to add color and nutrients to the foods.

Greeks mainly focus on plant produce rather than animal produce. However, they still enjoy meat cuisines although on special occasions. For milk products, they are stored and fermented into cheese as the environmental conditions of the area tends to promote spoiling of the milk when stored. The Greeks are thus not as interested with animal products in their foods as compared to plant produce.

Wines is a common beverage in Greece. It is a major ingredient in the cuisines of the country thus it is included in almost every meal. Wine is also the common beverage in the country. For desserts, honey is a common ingredient especially through combining it with pastries to come up with tasty desserts. Other desserts comprise of fruits.

The cuisines in the Greece menus may be among the most healthiest meals in the world. This is because the ingredients of the meals mainly comprise of natural ingredients which are often plant materials. This results in highly nutritious foods. The use of varied colors in the food also creates a positive appearance of the foods. The limited use of animal fats and high uses of plant products surely make Greece meals among the most nutritious foods worldwide.




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