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There is hardly a better way to increase the anticipation of the upcoming vacation or to reflect on the last few days of vacation than to cook. Mediterranean dishes are particularly popular when it comes to bringing the taste of other countries to your own kitchen table. To achieve this particularly well, you naturally need the right background knowledge and the right ingredients.
Many holidaymakers know the situation: They have fallen in love with a particular dish that they may have enjoyed in a restaurant and now want to cook it at home. It can be helpful to ask the locals for recipes. Many have been passed down through generations, others are relatively new. However, many recipes have one thing in common: if you want to ensure a particularly authentic taste, you need the right ingredients - preferably from the relevant countries. There are many gourmets who claim to be able to taste the difference straight away.
The following tips will help you try out different dishes and perhaps discover new ones for yourself.
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Tip No. 1: Olive oil from Mediterranean regions
This is a clear must-have ingredient for many cold and warm dishes! High-quality olive oil is rich in nutrients and, for many people, tastes like a vacation by the sea. On spanish-oil.com/de/, interested parties will find many oils that are characterized by different flavors. Because: not all oils are the same. It is definitely worth comparing and trying different varieties.
If you want to enjoy the particularly authentic taste of this ingredient even more, you can limit yourself to a few ingredients: one of the most classic starters of all is, for example, a simple white bread with a little salt and olive oil. Whether for a barbecue or just in between meals: this snack is often well received by younger guests too.
Tip No. 2: Fresh vegetables
Many people will probably agree: fresh vegetables - maybe even from the market? - still taste the best. And of course, this is exactly what you can enjoy not only in Spain, Italy, etc., but also in Germany. Especially when the temperatures are relatively high, some people ask themselves the question "What should I cook?" almost every day. A popular solution that is particularly widespread in Spain is gazpacho. The cold soup is perfect for enjoying a siesta or two on warm days here too.
And of course it is also possible to incorporate the fresh vegetables into a delicious pizza or pasta dish. Both can also be enjoyed cold and refined with the oil mentioned above.
Additional tip: If you fall in love with a particular ingredient on holiday, you can often take it with you – from Italy, for example . This means you don’t have to search for it on site – at least the first time you cook it.
Tip No. 3: Various fish dishes
The lightness of Mediterranean cuisine can also be integrated into everyday life with various fish dishes. Fish pans in particular, but also fish soup, are popular when it comes to bringing a little Mediterranean feeling into your own four walls.
Those who like spicy food will also get their money's worth here. Most dishes and types of fish can be wonderfully refined with chili, pepper, etc. Of course, personal taste always plays an important role when looking for the right piece of fillet.
However, if you are looking for an absolute classic Mediterranean fish dish, you should not miss the opportunity to cook a delicious paella. Here, too, it is possible to personalize the recipes a little. Mussels can, but do not have to, be included. And if you fancy more scampi, you can of course also indulge your culinary passion here.
Consider the characteristics of the individual ingredients
Even though many Mediterranean dishes are very easy to prepare, it is important to follow a few basic rules. A typical example: every type of oil has a certain smoke point that should not be exceeded when frying. Otherwise, not only the nutritional value but also the taste will suffer. And with regard to the formation of any fumes, it is definitely advisable to prepare the delicious Mediterranean dishes based on the right temperatures.
