Teach you how to make 5 kinds of Mediterranean cuisine!

Mediterranean cuisine, with its rich ingredients, unique cooking methods and healthy eating concepts, enjoys a high reputation among food lovers around the world. From Italy, Greece, Spain on the Mediterranean coast to Morocco in North Africa, the cuisines of these countries are not only unique, but also contain profound cultural heritage. Today, we will teach you how to make five classic Mediterranean cuisines at home, so that you can enjoy the authentic Mediterranean flavor at home.

1. Fried fish with olive oil

Fried fish with olive oil is a very classic dish in the Mediterranean region. Its characteristic is that fish is fried with olive oil, which retains the freshness and nutrition of fish meat. At the same time, the aroma of olive oil also adds a unique flavor to this dish.

Required materials: fresh fish fillets (such as sea bass, sea bream, etc.), olive oil, garlic (sliced), lemon (sliced), salt and black pepper, fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, etc., chopped)

Production steps: Wash the fish fillets, dry them with kitchen paper towels, and then sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly on both sides. Pour an appropriate amount of olive oil into a frying pan and heat over medium heat. When the oil temperature reaches 70% to 80% hot, add the fish fillet and fry until both sides are golden brown. Each side takes about 3-4 minutes. When the fish fillet is almost done, add the chopped garlic slices and stir-fry slightly to fully release the aroma of garlic. Then sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs and stir-fry evenly.Put the fried fish fillet on a plate, squeeze lemon juice on it, and enjoy.

2. Greek salad

Greek salad is one of the representative salads in the Mediterranean region, famous for its rich vegetables, fresh cheese and unique olive oil vinaigrette.

Required materials: tomatoes (diced), cucumbers (diced), red onions (shredded), fresh feta cheese or feta cheese (diced), black olives (pitted and sliced), fresh herbs (such as parsley, mint, etc., chopped), olive oil, white vinegar or lemon juice, salt and black pepper

Production steps: Wash and dice the tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions separately and put them in a large bowl.Add cheese and black olives: Add chopped feta cheese or feta cheese and black olive slices to the vegetables. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, white vinegar or lemon juice, salt and black pepper to make vinaigrette. Add chopped fresh herbs to the vegetables, then pour in the vinaigrette and mix gently. Serve the salad on a plate and enjoy.

3. Pasta with tomato meat sauce

Pasta with tomato meat sauce is a very popular staple food in the Mediterranean region, known for its strong tomato flavor and rich meaty taste.

Required materials: pasta (such as spaghetti, fettuccine, etc.), ground beef, fresh tomatoes (peeled and diced) or tomato sauce, garlic (minced), onion (minced), olive oil, salt and black pepper, fresh basil leaves (chopped), Parmesan cheese (shredded)

Production steps: Put the pasta in boiling water with salt and cook until it is 80% cooked, remove and drain, and set aside. Pour an appropriate amount of olive oil in a frying pan and heat over medium heat. Add minced garlic and onion and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add minced beef and stir-fry until it changes color. Pour the chopped fresh tomatoes or tomato sauce into the pot and stir fry evenly. Add appropriate amount of salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer the meat sauce for 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and the meat sauce becomes thick. Add the cooked pasta to the meat sauce and mix gently. Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil leaves and shredded Parmesan cheese and enjoy.

4. Spanish Seafood Rice

Spanish Seafood Rice is a very famous dish in the Mediterranean region, known for its rich seafood, unique spices and golden rice.

Required materials: rice (such as Spanish indica rice), chicken broth or seafood broth, shrimp, mussels, scallops and other seafood, red pepper (diced), green beans, garlic (chopped), onion (chopped), saffron or saffron silk, olive oil, salt and black pepper

Production steps: Wash and drain the rice; shell and devein the shrimp, and clean the mussels and scallops for later use. Pour appropriate amount of olive oil in a frying pan and heat over medium heat. Add minced garlic and onion and stir fry until fragrant. Then add the diced red pepper and green beans and stir fry evenly. Pour the rice into the pot and stir fry evenly. Add saffron or saffron shreds and continue to stir fry until the rice is slightly colored. Pour enough chicken broth or seafood broth to cover the rice by about 1 cm. Then add the prepared seafood and mix gently. Simmer the paella over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes until the rice is soft and the broth is fully absorbed. You can gently turn it over several times during the period to avoid sticking to the pot. Serve the stewed paella on a plate, sprinkle with appropriate amount of salt and black pepper to taste, and you can enjoy it.

5. Moroccan stew (Tajine pot)

Moroccan stew is a very famous dish in the Mediterranean region, known for its unique spices and stewing methods. Tagine pot is a traditional Moroccan stew pot. Its unique conical lid can lock in the moisture and aroma of the food, making the stew more delicious.

Required materials: mutton or chicken, carrots (cut into pieces), potatoes (cut into pieces), green peppers (cut into pieces), onions (cut into pieces), tomatoes (cut into pieces), ginger (sliced), garlic (sliced), spices such as cinnamon sticks, star anise, coriander seeds, tomato sauce, olive oil, salt and black pepper, fresh coriander (chopped)

Production steps (can be used in a tagine pot or an ordinary stew pot): Wash and drain the mutton or chicken; wash and cut carrots, potatoes, green peppers, onions and tomatoes separately and set aside. Pour an appropriate amount of olive oil into the tagine pot or stew pot and heat over medium heat. Add ginger slices, garlic slices and spices (such as cinnamon sticks, star anise, coriander seeds, etc.) and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add onion and carrot pieces and continue to stir-fry until the onion is soft. Add the prepared meat pieces into the pot and stir-fry evenly. Add an appropriate amount of tomato sauce and salt to taste, and continue to stir-fry until the surface of the meat changes color. Add potato pieces and green pepper pieces into the pot and mix gently. Then add enough water or broth to cover half of the ingredients. Cover the tagine pot or the lid of a regular stew pot and simmer over medium-low heat for about 40-60 minutes, until the meat and vegetables are tender and the soup is thick. You can gently stir a few times during the process to prevent sticking to the pot. Serve the stewed Moroccan stew on a plate, sprinkle with chopped fresh coriander and appropriate amount of black pepper to taste, and enjoy.

With the above five Mediterranean food recipes, you can easily enjoy the authentic Mediterranean flavor at home. These dishes are not only delicious, but also rich in nutrition and health benefits. I hope you can enjoy and try to make these delicacies, adding a Mediterranean romance and style to your dining table.