olive oil, lemon, spices and garlic are used as seasonings, and many Mediterranean dishes use various spices-thyme, perilla, sage, peppermint and Dutch mint. For example, rosemary is soaked in wine and olive oil, and mint is often used to flavor salads, cheese and meat dishes and gravy. Spices can help digestion and also have antiseptic effect.

Mediterranean diet includes olive oil, red wine, various fruits and vegetables (especially tomatoes, garlic, onions, etc.), whole grains instead of refined carbohydrates, various beans, and seafood.

Mediterranean cuisine

Catalan cuisine is famous for its delicacy and delicacy. The diet in coastal areas is dominated by a variety of fresh fish, and the special dishes in inland areas are mainly thick broth (escudilla, usually eaten with carn de olla stew) and barbecue (carne asado).

Valencia cuisine combines the characteristics of Mediterranean cuisine (fish, seafood, green vegetables and fruits) with mountain cooking (bouillon, stewed meat, mixed fried rice with and without soup and mixed fried rice with a flat pan (paella)).

The cultural and historical background of a country affects its food culture, and Austria is no exception. Austrian aristocratic and peasant cooking have their own characteristics. Austria-Hungary is a multi-ethnic country, and this great ethnic integration is also reflected in Austria's food culture. For example, Vienna fried steak comes from Milan; Beef stew originated in Hungary; There are also great differences in different parts of a country, which are reflected in the cooking style of Austria. Each state has its own flavor and specialty.