Transcript Mediterranean Cuisine Spain, Italy, Greece and the Middle East

Mediterranean
Cuisine
Spain, Italy, Greece
and the Middle East
Unit Objectives
► To
be able to identify and describe the
cuisine of Spanish/Italian/Middle
Eastern/Greek cuisine
► To be able to apply food characteristics to
real world scenarios via completion of
reflection questions
► To describe safe food handling techniques,
identify components of a recipe, implement
proper safety techniques
Standards
► FCS
11.3.B Describe safe food handling techniques
► FCS 11.3.F Identify components of a basic recipe
► Geo 7.3.9.B Explain the human characteristics of places and
regions by their cultural characteristics
► CC.1.5.11-12.A
Initiate/participate effectively….in discussions
► CC.1.4.11-12.X
Write routinely over extended time frames for
a range of purposes.
Spanish Cuisine
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Climate varies by region. North has more rain and cooler
temperatures. Much of the country has mild winters and
hot dry summer.
In 16th century Spanish Christian explorers brought food
like tomatoes, sweet peppers, corn, squash, coffee and
chocolate to Europe from South America.
Celebrations and festivals are important to traditional
Spanish culture.
Cuisine is relatively simple and relies on fresh ingredients.
Food is traditionally slow simmered to blend flavors.
Often mix a variety of meats and
vegetables into one dish.
Ingredients in Spain
► Wheat,
barley, oats, rye and rice.
► Olives, beans, onion, garlic, mushrooms, asparagus,
tomatoes, spinach, cabbage and potatoes.
► Grapes, oranges, clementines, figs, dates, melons,
pomegranates and apples.
► Wine, saffron (a smoky flavored yellow spice),
cinnamon, anise, orange peel, almonds, paprika,
cumin, capers, caperberries & olive oil add flavor.
► Herring, scallops, prawns (large shrimp), anchovies,
mussels & whitefish are among the variety of
seafood.
► Beef, lamb, ham and poultry.
Spanish Recipes
► Tapas:
Appetizers that
vary from simple to elaborate.
Plate of olives to savory pastries.
► Gazpacho:
cold tomato soup. One of many soups
popular in Spanish cuisine.
Spanish Recipes
► Chorizo:
spicy smoky flavored sausage.
► Paella: Spanish rice dish which contains a variety
of vegetables, meats and plenty of saffron.
Spanish Recipes
► Desserts:
Flan (caramel custard), rice pudding &
sponge cake.
Italian Cuisine
► Expansive
coastline makes seafood important to
cuisine and economic export.
► Mountainous rugged terrain limits farming.
► Roman Catholic church influences diet.
► Cuisine is varied but simple and relies on fresh
ingredients.
► Regional differences. North uses more dairy, pork
and rice. Central cuisine uses more beans and
ricotta. Southern dishes rely on tomato sauces,
mozzarella cheese and is generally spicier.
Common Ingredients in Italy
Pasta, rice, polenta and gnocchi.
► Tomato, mushrooms, zucchini, eggplant,
artichoke, beans, peppers, and spinach.
► Grapes, lemons, figs, pears, cherries, plums.
► Parsley, garlic, olive oil, anise, saffron, sage, basil,
thyme, sage, rosemary, capers, pinenuts and
mint.
► Clams, mussels, shrimp, sardines, anchovies,
squid, tuna. Pork, lamb, veal.
► Cheese often named after region. Parmesan,
Romano, provolone, gorgonzola, ricotta and
mozzarella.
► Strong black coffee and wine consumed daily.
Milk is only put in coffee before noon.
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Italian Recipes
► Gelato
► Risotto
is the Italian version of ice cream.
is a northern dish
of simmered rice prepared
with a variety of meats and
vegetables often in a creamy sauce.
Italian Recipes
► Antipasto
means appetizer. It is a colorful cold
plate of olives, meats, cheeses and vegetables.
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Popular American foods with Italian roots include
spaghetti, lasagna, cannoli, tiramisu, Minestrone soup,
wedding soup, pizza, calzone and water ice.
Foods of Greece
► Cuisine
has a long history. Greeks thought
to be some of the earliest people to cook
food rather than eat it raw.
► Extensive coastline and rocky terrain.
► Greek Orthodox Church influences diet.
► Easter celebration includes feasts and fasts.
► Has both European and Middle Eastern
influences on cuisine.
Ingredients in Greece
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Pasta, pita bread, bulgur, rice and phyllo dough.
Olives (kalamata), capers, honey, lemon juice,
basil, cinnamon, dill and oregano flavor foods.
Eggplant, zucchini, grape leaves, tomatoes,
cucumbers, sweet peppers, red onions, spinach,
artichoke and fennel.
Citrus fruits, grapes, raisins
Goat, chicken and lamb. Various fish &
shellfish.
Milk is consumed fresh or made into cheese (like
feta) or yogurt to keep for longer period of time.
Lentils, lima and chickpeas are popular beans.
Nuts like pistachios, almonds, walnuts &
pinenuts.
Greek Recipes
Dolmades: grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice
and pinenuts.
Greek Recipes
► Hummus:
spread made with chickpeas, lemon
juice, garlic and tahini (sesame seed).
Greek Recipes
► Baklava:
honey sweetened dessert made by
layering phyllo dough and walnuts
Greek Recipes
► Moussaka:
eggplant and lamb casserole.
► Green Salad: tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red
onions and feta cheese.
Middle Eastern Cuisine
► Includes
Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine,
Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Egypt.
► Generally dry and arid climate. Hot dry
summers and warm wet winters.
► Some areas along coast line or rivers (Nile,
Tigris and Euphrates) will have more fish in
diet.
► Strict dietary laws of Islam and
Judaism limits cuisine.
Impact of Religion on Cuisine
► Islamic
laws forbid eating certain foods. Forbidden
foods include pork, alcohol, sick animals or those
slaughtered inhumanely.
► Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset during the
month of Ramadan and on other occasions.
► In Jewish areas food is kept Kosher by separating
meat and dairy products. Foods are processed
using strict guidelines. Pork products and shellfish
are forbidden.
► Passover (symbolic seder), Rosh Hashanah (honey
cookies, sweet potato pudding), Yom Kippur
(fasting) & Chanukah (potato pancakes and
doughnuts) are important holidays.
Middle Eastern Foods
► Hummus,
olives, caviar, dates, figs,
pomegranates, & pita bread.
► Tabouli:
salad of bulgur, parsley and spices.
Middle Eastern Foods
► Rice
Pilaf: Rice dish
with tomato &
seasoning.
► Kebabs:
Skewered
seasoned meat (lamb).
Middle Eastern Foods
► Coffee
is served thick, strong, sweet & spiced.
► Honey
is used in various desserts.
► Yogurt
used in salads and soups.