You don't have to go to Greece to get some really tasty fish recipes. There are some dishes that will seduce your taste buds for good, especially those you rarely taste. Fish consumption in our country is well below the European average, even though it is a very healthy way of eating. Fortunately, fish consumption in our country is increasing year on year, and in many cases they are incredibly easy to prepare.
The classic way to cook fish
Many people shy away from it because they think it's complicated, but it's much simpler than we think. There are raw materials, ready- and semi-prepared products that are not only healthy, but also extremely easy to prepare. If you know some simple solutions, they are delicious, perfectly nourishing prepare meals in the of fish. There are many things you can do before and during the baking process that can bring a rich gastronomic experience to the table. To make the flavour even more exciting, add lemon and marinate a little before baking. It is very important not to overcook the fish, as it can easily dry out.
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Cretan cuisine
The island of Crete has over a thousand kilometres of coastline with fishing and fish culture citadel of. No wonder their kitchen is based on it. The rich marine life includes sea bream, swordfish, tuna, moray eels and mackerel. The Cretan cuisine is infinitely simple. It is typically very close to nature and healthy. The ways of preparing the dishes go back centuries and almost everywhere reflect the traditions on which they are based. Coastal restaurants offer fresh fish dishes, small bakeries and fantastic grilled dishes. The Cretan cuisine is rich in vegetables and fish is cooked in the oven, creating a real Mediterranean charm. Creta is the land of sheep and goat cheese pandemonium, and they also consume a huge amount of olive oil, which is no wonder, as there are plenty of olive trees all over the island.
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Vegetables are best eaten raw or prepared as a salad, sprinkled with oil seeds. A lot of them are grilled and pickled. Very little red meat is eaten, but fish and other aquatic foods are preferred. They typically use little salt and sugar, which also applies to pan-frying. A tepsis halakat usually put on a bed of vegetables, drizzled with plenty of olive oil and used liberally as a topping.
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Some simple rules
If you bake butter, you have to be careful, because it can burn easily. What happens then is that a bitter taste can be added to the food. A most obvious, if you mix the fats, so if you add a little oil to the butter.
During baking, heat control is important and requires constant attention. In sudden high heat, it will brown quickly, but the inside will remain raw. It is therefore worth „playing” with the heat while cooking the fish.
Season the fish thoroughly with salt and pepper on both sides before frying. It is also important that the fish is not too moist, as this will prevent it from stewing. This will of course make it softer, but it can easily fall apart.
Be careful with the spices, as they burn easily. Rather add what you want at the end of cooking, and don't skimp at all. This applies especially to garlic, which burns quickly! Fennel and rosemary are particularly good for fish.
The abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables adds a special touch to Greek cuisine, and seafood makes all their dishes special. So, the excellences of Cretan cuisine are unmissable are a gastronomic experience.
