Do you know what the mezze? A culinary tradition originating in Persia meaning flavor. In turn, this name comes from the verb مزیدن mazzidan meaning flavor. If we take a look at its essence, we immediately guess the reason for its name. In the style of Spanish tapas, but at the same time radically different, the half It consists of a set of small and delicious dishes to share and enjoy. This is present both in the Middle East and in the cuisine of the Eastern Mediterranean.Find out here!
Mezze: tapas from the East and the Eastern Mediterranean
El half consists of the arrangement of different recipes served in dishes little ones arranged on the table. The goal is for the diners to snack on each one of them. Depending on the country in which we find ourselves, the dishes and ingredients will be different. Likewise, in some countries such as Turkey, this ritual is accompanied by raki, a very typical alcoholic drink. In the same way it happens with the purpose of this delicacy. Although in some countries its primary purpose is to open mouths, in others we speak of a great main meal.
However, since there is such a variety, we will mention some of the dishes that cannot be missed in an authentic mix: hummus, tabbouleh (Arab salad), lamb in sauce, eggplant salad, pita bread, tulum cheese, etc. After all, there is a long list of recipes and countries that prepare this culinary tradition. Greece, Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Cyprus, Lebanon, Armenia…
Ideally, go to a specialty restaurant in the preparation of these appetizers and try almost all of them, since if you are still learning it may be a lot of information and many dishes to make. In this way you will enjoy many of these delicious dishes and you will fully immerse yourself in this culinary tradition. Have you ever tried it?
