In a land rich in products, the practice of food is often in-depth, and it is easy to rise to the cultural category. For example, the Greeks will tell you with simple proverbs that both the spirit and the stomach need nutrition. So what is the catering etiquette in Greece? The following is for everyone, hoping to help everyone!

Greece is a southern European country, located in the Mediterranean region where Asia, Europe and Africa meet, and has a typical Mediterranean climate-hot and dry summer and mild and rainy winter. Wheat, barley, oats, corn, grapes, olives and figs are widely cultivated in Greece.

Ancient Greece is regarded as the "cradle of western civilization", and there have been records of food for a long time: Homer's Epic describes aristocratic banquets, sacrifices before going out to war, and soldiers having picnics in the war; "Iliad" records barter wine trade and people's all-night feasting.

authentic Greek dishes are mainly grilled seafood, plus salads and desserts. Meal consists of whole wheat bread, Mediterranean fruits and vegetables, fresh meat, cheese and olive oil, wine and exotic spices. Traditional Greek dishes are usually divided into four courses: the first course is appetizer and seasoning, with toast; The second course is seafood and vegetables, both raw and cooked, usually with Greek specialty-olives; The third course is the main dish, including fish fin fish, tuna, poultry and beef and mutton; The fourth course is dessert, which consists of cakes, cheese, walnuts, almonds, figs, pears and raisins.

The beauty of food lies in simplicity. As a Mediterranean tourist destination, Greece has its own flavor, whether it is a seafood feast or a street snack. Although Greek food is not the best in western food, it is not difficult to find the shadow of Greek food in famous Spanish food, French food and Italian food. Just like the characteristics of Mediterranean cuisine: healthy and light, rich in nutrition, and good at seasoning with spices.

health foundation: olive oil and wine

Greek food, like their truth, is simple, natural and pursues health, such as fried sardines, a famous Greek dish. This dish looks simple, cooked by a Greek chef, but it has an endless aftertaste.

First of all, fresh sardines should be selected, and the fish should be salted first. Add olive oil, scallion and garlic to the pan, and fry the sardines in the pan. When one side is fried, add parsley leaves and oregano or lemon to taste. When it is fully cooked, put it on a plate, drizzle with olive oil, and add lemon and lettuce to the plate. This simple method of frying sardines combines garlic, onion and celery, and its taste is rich and varied.

The grilled fish in Greece is also similar. Generally, olive oil, lemon, parsley, onion, fresh oregano and fennel are used for auxiliary roasting. Grilled fish and fried fish are rich in flavor but not fatty, thanks to the famous specialty of Greece-olive oil.

olive oil has a close relationship with Greek civilization. In Greek legend, olives are a gift from the goddess Athena. In the Old Testament, on the day when the flood receded, pigeons brought an olive branch to Noah's ark to show serenity and peace.

Greek olives are mostly olive, which are not pointed at both ends, shaped like dates and have high oil content. They are native to the coastal areas of the Eastern Mediterranean Basin and northern Iran on the south bank of the Caspian Sea. Olives and olive oil are important components of Greek cuisine, and almost become the standard of dishes. Greeks love olive oil very much, and they often spread it on bread to eat, which is also the place where Greece is different from other countries in southern Europe. Although olive is inferior to butter in aroma, it is far superior to butter in terms of health effects. In the cooking of other Mediterranean cuisines, such as French cuisine, Spanish cuisine and Italian cuisine, people can often see people using olive oil. This light and slightly bitter vegetable oil can lock the original flavor of food.

Studies have shown that olive oil can not only lower cholesterol and blood pressure, but also reduce the risk of intestinal cancer and breast cancer, prevent aging, and so on. Adequate sunshine in the Mediterranean is also suitable for grape growth. Grape skins are rich in yeast to make wine. It is well known that the Greeks advocate the "Dionysian spirit", and this country is the birthplace of Dionysian-Dionysus. According to legend, he is the patron saint of grape cultivation and wine making.

Original ecological ingredients: fresh dairy products from Greece

Under the chemical action of olive oil and spices, Greek dishes are famous for their saltiness and freshness. Like other Mediterranean countries, Greece has a four-course dining order, as well as high-legged candlesticks, napkins and champagne. However, Greek food is far less complicated and exquisite than French food, and it is not as complicated and changeable as Italian food.

Next, let's talk about another simple food-Fei Da cheese. In Greece, shepherds keep sheep, goats and pigs. This is the characteristic of agriculture in the Mediterranean region: drought-tolerant crops, woody cash crops and raising livestock are combined. So the Greeks also have mutton, cheese and yogurt on the table. Although Greece now has a debt crisis, it also shows the characteristics of light industry and heavy agriculture in this country to some extent. Therefore, the quality of mutton in Greece is excellent, and high-quality goat milk is the source of dairy products.

Fei Da cheese is a Greek "big shot in the world". As a representative of feta cheese, it has long been famous all over the world. Traditional Fei Da cheese is made from sheep milk-white, hard and crisp, with holes in it. This is also the "trick" to distinguish between true and false Fei Da cheese. In addition, because the production and fermentation are carried out in brine, the cheese tastes salty. When eating, in order to reduce the salty taste, soak in cold water or milk for a few minutes. Now, goat milk and milk are occasionally used to make Fei Da cheese.

how important is Fei Da cheese to the Greek diet? It can be used from appetizers, main courses to snacks. Because the milk fat content of Fei Da cheese is generally around 4% ~ 5%, seasoning will also be added when making Greek salad. Sweet and sour tomatoes, slightly astringent olive oil, spicy onions and fragrant cucumbers are all "obedient" after being stirred by salty cheese.

In addition to making cheese, Greek yogurt is also a famous specialty in Greece. Greek yogurt is thick, thick and solid, with more than 1% milk fat and heavy yogurt flavor.

this kind of yogurt is usually produced in season. Greece is hot in summer, but the fermentation of yogurt needs to be carried out in a cool environment, and it is dry in summer, with low water content of pasture and low milk yield of cattle and sheep. Therefore, in the past, Greek yogurt could only be produced by season.

Greek yogurt can be drunk directly or used as sauce and seasoning for barbecue. So don't make a fuss when you see the Greeks adding yogurt to Luo Songtang or mushroom soup, or pouring yogurt directly into vegetable salad, or smearing yogurt on whole wheat bread.

Greeks admire wine culture

Greek culture is similar to China in many aspects. Like China people, Greeks like to say that their country is the birthplace of western civilization and one of the oldest ancient civilizations. When they heard that I am from China, they all expressed their admiration for China and proudly said that China and Greece are the two greatest countries in the world.

Greeks like to drink, and it is white wine and the like. The most famous wine in Greece is called "Uzo", which is 42 degrees. Its reputation in Greece is as great as Wuliangye in China, but its price and sales volume are similar to that of ordinary white wine in China. The taste of "Uzo" has some licorice flavor. Before drinking, you should put some ice cubes, and then gently shake it a few times, and the transparent liquid will turn white, look very soft and taste good.

In Greece, people usually go to restaurants and bars to drink. Unlike China people, they simply drink, with dried fruits and olives at most, and they regard getting slightly drunk as a social fashion.

Greeks pay attention to protecting the environment. Greece? It is a tourist attraction, and its natural scenery and cultural landscape attract countless tourists. However, the environmental protection in these places is very good and impressive. Although many ancient sites are dilapidated, there is no littering and messy environment there.