A living HERITAGE
Nektarios Farmakis
GOVERNOR OF THE REGION OF WESTERN GREECE
Ιn Western Greece, gastronomy is not merely a productive process, but a living heritage. Here, the authentic Mediterranean diet finds its purest
expression, because nature itself has “endowed” our land with a unique microclimate, ideal for producing goods of high biological value. From extra-virgin olive oil and table olives to fruits and vegetables and aromatic herbs, the region offers a gastronomic culture based on simplici...
Cod in Onion Broth
Cod in Onion Broth with Baby Zucchini, Potatoes & Fresh Herbs
“LET THE ONION BROTH SIMMER ON ITS OWN FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE POURING IT OVER THE DISH. THIS SOFTENS ITS SHARPNESS AND TURNS IT INTO A NATURALLY SILKY SAUCE THAT PERFECTLY COMPLEMENTS THE FISH.”
PREPARATION: 25 MINUTES | OVEN COOKING: 40 MINUTES
TOTAL: 65 MINUTES | DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 3/5 | SERVINGS 10 PERSONS
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Loukoumades
Loukoumades with Honey Syrup, Walnuts & Vanilla Ice Cream
“ALSO, LOUKOUMADES NEED A GOOD HAND: MIXING THE DOUGH VIGOROUSLY BY HAND INCORPORATES AIR AND GIVES A LIGHTER, MORE ELASTIC BATTER.
WHEN THE HONEY SYRUP IS LUKEWARM AND THE LOUKOUMADES ARE PIPING HOT, THEY ABSORB THE AROMA WITHOUT BECOMING HEAVY – THIS IS THE SECRET TO PERFECT TEXTURE.”
DOUGH PREPARATION: 15 ...
Braised Trachanas
Braised Trachanas in Tomato Sauce with Tomato Fritters
“SAUTÉING THE CHERRY TOMATOES TOGETHER WITH THE ONIONS BEFORE ADDING THE TRACHANAS BUILDS NATURAL SWEETNESS AND UMAMI, GIVING DEPTH TO THE DISH WITHOUT THE NEED FOR SUGAR OR ANIMAL FATS.”
PREPARATION: 25 | MINUTES COOKING: 30 MINUTES
TOTAL: 55 MINUTES | DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 2/5
SERVINGS 10 PERSONS
