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Kitty said: Yes.Tell me more about Greek Food. I tried it, loved it, and I want to know more!!!?-I try seach this on internet but no results found.Maybe this is a stupid question.
Mike said: oh,no,you are wrong.I have found as below for this question(Tell me more about Greek Food. I tried it, loved it, and I want to know more!!!?),it will help you,my kids.
How is lamb cooked? What are true Greek seasonings? Is food an important part of Greek culture?
Answers:
-ABOUT GREEK CUISINE-
Its unique tastes are some of the things which set Greece apart. You are in for pleasant culinary surprises while in this country. Contrary to common belief you will soon discover that Greek cuisine does not solely consist of mousaka, souvlaki and horiatiki salata.
Greek cuisine has a great variety of dishes and can be an extremely satisfying culinary adventure for both meat-eaters and vegetarians. It could not be otherwise in the country that gave birth to the symposiums and the Epicurean philosophers. It was, in fact, Archestratos in 330 B.C., who wrote the first cookbook in History and let us not forget, that cuisine is a sign of civilization. Greece has a culinary tradition of some 4,000 years.
Nevertheless, like most national cuisines, the Greek, has both influenced others and embraced ideas from its easterly and westerly neighbours.
-THE UNIQUENESS OF GREEK FOOD-
What distinguishes the traditional Greek cuisine from others is a combination of the following factors: the unique ingredients, the Greek philosophy concerning matters of eating and sharing meals, and the country itself, the total environment.
-THE BASICS OF GREEK CUISINE-
Greek cuisine has four secrets: the good fresh ingredients, the judicious use of herbs and spices, the famous Greek olive oil and its basic simplicity. Greek olive oil merits a special mention. Present in almost all Greek dishes and in most of them in abundance, it is of excellent quality and very good for the health. Then there are the vegetables and herbs.
Due to the mild Greek climate, forced growth of vegetables is not widespread. Therefore most vegetables are grown naturally and full of aroma and taste. You will be delighted by the taste of Greek tomatoes, lettuces, carrots, onions, parsley and garlic, not to mention the rich flavour and aroma of its fresh fruit : grapes, apricots, peaches, cherries, melons, watermelons, to name but a few. The herbs, that almost all the Greeks collect from their mountains and countryside, are renowned for their taste, scent and healing properties. Eating one of the many different Greek dishes the aroma of oregano, thyme, spearmint or rosemary, will inebriate you. Do not forget to try also the Greek cheeses and particularly feta.
As lambs and goats in Greece are free-grazing and the pastures are very rich in herbs, the meats have a unique taste not to be found anywhere else in the world. Seafood from the Mediterranean sea is by far more tasty than that from the oceans. In the Aegean and the lonian sea the waters are crystal clear and abound with fish. Charbroiled fresh fish is considered a treat.
-THE IMPORTANCE OF GREEK CUISINE-
THE GREEK PHILOSOPHY
The time of day when Greeks gather around a table to enjoy a meal or various appetizers (mezedes) with ouzo, is a time held in reverence by all the inhabitants of this country. For the Greeks, sharing a meal with friends, either at home, in a restaurant or a taverna, is a deeply rooted social affair. The Greek word symposium, a word as ancient as the country itself, if translated literally means drinking with company. The atmosphere in typically Greek restaurants and tavernas, is very relaxed, informal and unpretentious. Food preparation, on the other hand, has its own sacred rules. Good amateur cooks are held in great esteem in their social circles. A good houseperson in Greece, means a good cook. And a good cook can
spend days preparing a meal for his or her friends.
-ABOUT LAMB-
The basic grain in Greece is wheat, though barley is also grown. Important vegetables include tomato, eggplant, potato, green beans, okra, and onions. The terrain has tended to favour the production of goats and sheep over cattle, and thus beef dishes tend to be a rarity by comparison
Lamb dishes are usually accompanied below, as examples:
Kleftiko: lamb slow-baked on the bone, first marinated in garlic and lemon juice.
Stifado: beef slow-baked with red wine and cinnamon.
Souvlaki, lamb and vegetables grilled on skewers, or in general, anything grilled on a skewer (chicken, pork, swordfish).
Gyros, meat roasted on a vertically turning spit and served with sauce (often tzatziki) and garnishes (tomato, onions) on pita bread; a popular fast food. Sometimes confused with souvlaki served in a similar way. The same dish is called d?ner in Turkish, which is the noun derived from the verb "d?nmek" (to turn, to revolve).
Boureki, similar to kreatopita, from Turkish b?rek.
Pastitsio, a macaroni, meat, and Bechamel sauce casserole.
More info about lamb can be found here, as well as a look at the Lamb and Cheese market in streets of Psiri, particularly the area around Platia Iroon.
http://www.athensguide.com/naxosmarket/index.html
Other Answers:
HELLO FRIEND, HERE'S SOME TIPS FOR YOU ABOUT GREEK FOOD..LAMB IS COOKED IN DIFFERENT WAYS, RARE,MED RARE, MED WELL AND WELL DONE. BUT I PREFER MED WELL.BEFORE COOKING A LAMB(CHOPS W/ BONES) MARINATE IT FIRST OVERNIGHT WITH CHOPPED ROSEMARY LEAVES,CHOPPED GARLIC, SALT AND OLIVE OIL..ONE OF THE MAIN GREEK SEASONING IS OLIVE PASTE USED FOR SANDWICHES..AND HERE'S ONE OF MY RECIPE, A BONUS FOR YOU.TRY MY GREEK SALAD..JUST MIXED LETTUCE LIKE ROMAINE,FRISSIE,RED LETTUCE AND LOLORROSSO AND SOME SLICED CUCUMBER,BLACK OLIVES(WHOLE) CHERRY TOMATOES,SLICED THIN ONION RINGS AND FETA CHEESE TO MAKE IT PERFECT AND WITH MY SPECIAL BALSAMIC VINIGRAITTE DRESSING. JUST MAKE FOR A 2OOML CONTAINER..700ML OLIVE OIL AND 300ML BALSAMIC VINIGAR, SALT TO TASTE AND THATS IT YOU'VE GOT A PERFECT GREEK SALAD.. HAPPY EATING!
Source(s):
MY OWN MENU/RECIPE
Go to
eatgreektonight.com
Lots of helpfull hints and plenty of recipies.
Source(s):
http://www.eatgreektonight.com/
I'm half Greek...let me tell you--food is central to the culture! (Mmmmmm, and so delicious!) We have times of fasting and feasting. Sea food is very popular on the islands/coastal regions in Greece. Definitely take a look at some Greek cookbooks (easy to find in English) or search the internet. Better yet, make a Greek friend and have his/her grandmother cook for you! :)
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Kitty said: Yes.Tell me more about Greek Food. I tried it, loved it, and I want to know more!!!?-I try seach this on internet but no results found.Maybe this is a stupid question.
Mike said: oh,no,you are wrong.I have found as below for this question(Tell me more about Greek Food. I tried it, loved it, and I want to know more!!!?),it will help you,my kids.
How is lamb cooked? What are true Greek seasonings? Is food an important part of Greek culture?
Answers:
-ABOUT GREEK CUISINE-
Its unique tastes are some of the things which set Greece apart. You are in for pleasant culinary surprises while in this country. Contrary to common belief you will soon discover that Greek cuisine does not solely consist of mousaka, souvlaki and horiatiki salata.
Greek cuisine has a great variety of dishes and can be an extremely satisfying culinary adventure for both meat-eaters and vegetarians. It could not be otherwise in the country that gave birth to the symposiums and the Epicurean philosophers. It was, in fact, Archestratos in 330 B.C., who wrote the first cookbook in History and let us not forget, that cuisine is a sign of civilization. Greece has a culinary tradition of some 4,000 years.
Nevertheless, like most national cuisines, the Greek, has both influenced others and embraced ideas from its easterly and westerly neighbours.
-THE UNIQUENESS OF GREEK FOOD-
What distinguishes the traditional Greek cuisine from others is a combination of the following factors: the unique ingredients, the Greek philosophy concerning matters of eating and sharing meals, and the country itself, the total environment.
-THE BASICS OF GREEK CUISINE-
Greek cuisine has four secrets: the good fresh ingredients, the judicious use of herbs and spices, the famous Greek olive oil and its basic simplicity. Greek olive oil merits a special mention. Present in almost all Greek dishes and in most of them in abundance, it is of excellent quality and very good for the health. Then there are the vegetables and herbs.
Due to the mild Greek climate, forced growth of vegetables is not widespread. Therefore most vegetables are grown naturally and full of aroma and taste. You will be delighted by the taste of Greek tomatoes, lettuces, carrots, onions, parsley and garlic, not to mention the rich flavour and aroma of its fresh fruit : grapes, apricots, peaches, cherries, melons, watermelons, to name but a few. The herbs, that almost all the Greeks collect from their mountains and countryside, are renowned for their taste, scent and healing properties. Eating one of the many different Greek dishes the aroma of oregano, thyme, spearmint or rosemary, will inebriate you. Do not forget to try also the Greek cheeses and particularly feta.
As lambs and goats in Greece are free-grazing and the pastures are very rich in herbs, the meats have a unique taste not to be found anywhere else in the world. Seafood from the Mediterranean sea is by far more tasty than that from the oceans. In the Aegean and the lonian sea the waters are crystal clear and abound with fish. Charbroiled fresh fish is considered a treat.
-THE IMPORTANCE OF GREEK CUISINE-
THE GREEK PHILOSOPHY
The time of day when Greeks gather around a table to enjoy a meal or various appetizers (mezedes) with ouzo, is a time held in reverence by all the inhabitants of this country. For the Greeks, sharing a meal with friends, either at home, in a restaurant or a taverna, is a deeply rooted social affair. The Greek word symposium, a word as ancient as the country itself, if translated literally means drinking with company. The atmosphere in typically Greek restaurants and tavernas, is very relaxed, informal and unpretentious. Food preparation, on the other hand, has its own sacred rules. Good amateur cooks are held in great esteem in their social circles. A good houseperson in Greece, means a good cook. And a good cook can
spend days preparing a meal for his or her friends.
-ABOUT LAMB-
The basic grain in Greece is wheat, though barley is also grown. Important vegetables include tomato, eggplant, potato, green beans, okra, and onions. The terrain has tended to favour the production of goats and sheep over cattle, and thus beef dishes tend to be a rarity by comparison
Lamb dishes are usually accompanied below, as examples:
Kleftiko: lamb slow-baked on the bone, first marinated in garlic and lemon juice.
Stifado: beef slow-baked with red wine and cinnamon.
Souvlaki, lamb and vegetables grilled on skewers, or in general, anything grilled on a skewer (chicken, pork, swordfish).
Gyros, meat roasted on a vertically turning spit and served with sauce (often tzatziki) and garnishes (tomato, onions) on pita bread; a popular fast food. Sometimes confused with souvlaki served in a similar way. The same dish is called d?ner in Turkish, which is the noun derived from the verb "d?nmek" (to turn, to revolve).
Boureki, similar to kreatopita, from Turkish b?rek.
Pastitsio, a macaroni, meat, and Bechamel sauce casserole.
More info about lamb can be found here, as well as a look at the Lamb and Cheese market in streets of Psiri, particularly the area around Platia Iroon.
http://www.athensguide.com/naxosmarket/index.html
Other Answers:
HELLO FRIEND, HERE'S SOME TIPS FOR YOU ABOUT GREEK FOOD..LAMB IS COOKED IN DIFFERENT WAYS, RARE,MED RARE, MED WELL AND WELL DONE. BUT I PREFER MED WELL.BEFORE COOKING A LAMB(CHOPS W/ BONES) MARINATE IT FIRST OVERNIGHT WITH CHOPPED ROSEMARY LEAVES,CHOPPED GARLIC, SALT AND OLIVE OIL..ONE OF THE MAIN GREEK SEASONING IS OLIVE PASTE USED FOR SANDWICHES..AND HERE'S ONE OF MY RECIPE, A BONUS FOR YOU.TRY MY GREEK SALAD..JUST MIXED LETTUCE LIKE ROMAINE,FRISSIE,RED LETTUCE AND LOLORROSSO AND SOME SLICED CUCUMBER,BLACK OLIVES(WHOLE) CHERRY TOMATOES,SLICED THIN ONION RINGS AND FETA CHEESE TO MAKE IT PERFECT AND WITH MY SPECIAL BALSAMIC VINIGRAITTE DRESSING. JUST MAKE FOR A 2OOML CONTAINER..700ML OLIVE OIL AND 300ML BALSAMIC VINIGAR, SALT TO TASTE AND THATS IT YOU'VE GOT A PERFECT GREEK SALAD.. HAPPY EATING!
Source(s):
MY OWN MENU/RECIPE
Go to
eatgreektonight.com
Lots of helpfull hints and plenty of recipies.
Source(s):
http://www.eatgreektonight.com/
I'm half Greek...let me tell you--food is central to the culture! (Mmmmmm, and so delicious!) We have times of fasting and feasting. Sea food is very popular on the islands/coastal regions in Greece. Definitely take a look at some Greek cookbooks (easy to find in English) or search the internet. Better yet, make a Greek friend and have his/her grandmother cook for you! :)
correctness,It's Non-profit and only for informational purposes.
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