Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Why Greek food is so popular all over the world?

Greek food is known for its quality and tastiness. Common ingredients used for preparing of Greek food include fish, olive oil, herbs and vegetables, bread and cheese.

While preparing Greek food health is the most important concern that is looked into because Greek food is known for its fresh flavors and nourishment. As Greek recipes are popular since ages, these are especially known for its ingredients, aroma and added flavors.

Many herbs and spices are used in the food that adds perfect flavors and taste. Greek food is often garnished with garlic, olives, and lemons, which enhances the appeal of the dish and entices people to taste it.

Few of the popular Greek food in NYC or elsewhere is as follows-

Filo dough is the most commonly used ingredients in Greek food. It is added at the time of baking Greek dishes. Few of the recipes that include filo dough while preparation is sweet desert Baklava and Spanakopita (spinach pie). In addition to this, filo dough is also used while preparing many appetizers and dishes.

Pita bread is another ingredient served with Greek meals. Often this is served as starter that includes dip of cucumber, yoghurt, olive oil or may be lemon juice. Many people who love pita bread include it in their main meal as well.

Dakos also known as koukouvayia and Greek bruschetta is prepared with ingredients like barley rusk, tomatoes, olive oil, feta cheese, ground pepper, and Greek oregano. This is most commonly ordered dish amongst people in Greek restaurants.

People who love non-vegetarian, especially seafood they cannot miss out to order Garithes Vrastes. It is prepared with shrimp, lemon, olive oil and ground pepper. In addition to this, there are few other popular fish dishes like Avgolemono, Savridia and Psarosoupa.

Doctors often recommend to include Greek fish dishes in meal because these have various health benefits. Enriched with Omega-3 fatty acids, Greek dishes helps reduce risk of heart problems, high cholesterol, hypertension, Parkinson, Alzheimer, and diabetes.

Apart from fish dishes, meat cuisines like Gyros, Keftedakia and Pastitsio are also popularly known for its health benefits.

The specialty of Greek food is that these are prepared in olive oil. Use of this oil helps to lower the cholesterol and blood pressure level, which eventually reduces the risk of life-threatening issues like heart attack, clots etc.   

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