In Italy, due to the different eating habits of various regions, especially the southern and northern regions, each region has its own local cuisine. From north to south, various food raw materials grow due to different geographical environments. Corn and rice are mainly grown in the north, while tomatoes, lemons, garlic and olives are grown in the south. These rich food ingredients play a major supporting role in Italian cuisine.
1. Northern Region
Northern Italy is the most prosperous region of Italy. Mainly including Venice, Milan, Piedmont and Lombardy regions. The north of Milan is a vast lake and tourist resort, and the Rigrira region in the northwest is a famous area for the production of pesto (Pesto) and semolina dumplings (Semolina Dumplings). To the east of Milan are beautiful vineyards and to the south are apple orchards. Coriander seeds are also abundant here. These substances play an important role in Italian cuisine.
2. Eastern Region
The eastern region of Italy borders Yugoslavia and the northeastern region borders Austria, so the cuisine of these regions is influenced by both countries. The northeastern port city of Trieste is a famous producer of sausages, spicy goulash and seafood dishes. The cuisine of Veneto, a famous city in the region, is simple and simple, and seems to be farm-style dishes made with care. The Emilia-Romagna region is a famous producer of food ingredients, famous for its production of tomatoes, chicken livers, cured pork and Soffrito. ?
3. The central region?
The central region has neat vineyards and old-fashioned farmhouses and villas. It is famous for the production of beef, mutton and wild animals, and meat dishes made by grilling, braised and roasting. These dishes are served with fresh vegetables, spaghetti, fresh mushrooms and truffles. They are simple to prepare and light in taste. They are mostly based on fresh vegetables and cheese, with a small amount of livestock ingredients.
Roasted suckling pig is a famous dish in Umbria. Beef plays an important role among the local people. In the city of Herbino in the Mahi region, a specialty dish is roasted and stuffed whole pig. The dish features the pig's interior studded with pepper, rosemary and garlic. The Lasagna with tomato sauce here has left an indelible impression on tourists from all over the world. Also delicious is Brodetto, a dish made with various fish in a saffron-laced fish soup. ?
4. Southern Region ?
The southern region of Italy is a beautiful place where people are accustomed to eating olive oil, strong red sauce and dry pasta. The region uses a variety of seasoning spices and the dishes are light. In the cuisine, it is customary to eat short hollow Hiti noodles with tomato sauce as condiment and shellfish and fresh squid as ingredients. Many dishes and pizzas are served with the famous mozzarella cheese.