Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, a cozy European country with a relatively low price level and a huge number of attractions. It is an amazingly beautiful and elegant city.
Prague is rightfully considered one of the most mystical cities in the world: almost every building, architectural monument or street has its own mysterious and mysterious history, which attracts tourists from all over the world all year round and in any weather.
While walking through the ancient streets of Prague, you get the feeling that you are in a fairy kingdom. Local restaurants and cafes attract tourists no less, luring them with appetizing smells and pleasant prices.
Czech cuisine is known all over the world, so tourists who come to Prague devote most of their time to the gastronomic program and ask in advance what to try and what can be left for later.
In the article Kidpassage will tell you about the local culinary attractions, as well as how much food is in Prague.
What to try in Prague from food
Czech cuisine has a very ancient history. It developed under the influence of its closest neighbors and took over a lot from them. For example, goulash migrated to Czech cuisine from Hungary, schnitzel was borrowed from Austria, and from Germany - stewed cabbage and fried goose with apples.
Since Czech culinary traditions are mainly of Slavic roots, here you can find many soups and meat dishes prepared in the way we are used to. However, sauces made according to traditional recipes add their own piquancy to the taste of dishes.
Nowadays, healthy food is fashionable in the world, but Czech cuisine does not fully comply with its principles: all traditional food is high in calories, hearty and fatty. Dishes are usually served with dumplings and washed down with a lot of beer.
In this region, preference is given to cooking meat dishes: pork, veal, rabbit, turkey. First, the meat is marinated in various sauces with the addition of a large amount of seasonings, and then stewed, boiled, baked or fried.
In a Czech restaurant, you might be tempted to try everything at once. Take your time to order several dishes, because the portions are so large that one is more than enough for two. The food may not be as exquisite as in French restaurants, but it is very satisfying.
Polévky (soups) prefer to cook rich, with an abundance of various spices. They can be so thick that they can easily be confused with sauces. Be sure to order yourself some soup:
- Koprová polévka- dill soup with curdled milk, served with sour cream and herbs.
- Dršťková polévka- pork tripe soup.
- Bramborová polévka- potato soup with smoked meats and mushrooms.
Hlavní chod, or second courses, are prepared from meat that has been marinated for a long time. Here are some must-try foods:
- Pečené vepřové koleno- baked pork knuckle. A signature dish of traditional cuisine. If you order it, keep in mind that the portion weight is usually more than 1 kg.
- Pečené kachna- baked duck. The poultry is cooked whole and served with sauerkraut.
- Svíčková nasmetaně is one of the most famous Czech dishes. This is beef or pork stewed with sauce. The main role in the taste is played by the sauce, which is prepared from stewed vegetables, whipped until mashed. Then sour cream and berry sauces are added to the sauce. This dish is served with dumplings.
- Hovězí guláš s knedlíkem- beef goulash with dumplings. The meat is stewed in a very thick gravy. Flour or potato dumplings are served as an addition.
The Czech Republic is famous throughout the world for its beer. Here it has been brewed according to old recipes for several hundred years. One of the currently operating breweries was founded in the XII century, it still functions, beer is brewed here, which is called Chodovar.
This brewery is located in the famous restaurant in the Chodovar rock. Walking around Prague, you will meet beer restaurants everywhere, be sure to stop by and try one or several varieties, for example:
- Pilsner urquell- the most famous beer, it is a light variety of golden color with a rich taste of malt and herbs, it has a slightly bitter aftertaste.
- Budweiser budvar- deeply fermented beer, it is brewed from hops and Moravian malt.
- Bernard is a popular beer that has been brewed since the 16th century.
Incredibly tasty and aromatic snacks are served with beer. Here are some of them:
- Tlačenka is a brawn made from meat and offal.
- Grilované klobásky- grilled sausages with a fragrant crispy crust.
- Pivni sýr obložený- beer cheese. An original appetizer made from bread, cheese, fish and onions.
How much does it cost to eat in Prague
When planning to travel around this country, most tourists wonder what to try in Prague and how much it will cost. If we compare prices relative to other European countries, we can say that here they are slightly lower than the average European.
But it should be remembered that this is the capital, respectively, and food prices in Prague will be slightly higher than elsewhere in remote cities or in other Czech resorts.
The highest food prices can be found in restaurants and cafes in the Prague 1 district. The most affordable meals can be ordered in Prague 7, 9 and 10: in these districts, the main course will cost 108 CZK on average.
In the capital of the Czech Republic, you can find relatively inexpensive establishments: it is worth a little distance from the tourist routes, take a walk and at the same time see how the indigenous people of Prague live. You're in luck if you find a place where the locals prefer to eat.
The price difference is very large. For example, if lunch in the center costs 500 CZK, then somewhere far from it, a few blocks away, a very hearty lunch will cost 150-200 CZK.
In restaurants with a lot of locals, the portions will be much larger, prices are lower, and the service is slightly simpler than in tourist establishments. In Prague, you will always find places to eat for every taste and budget. The cheapest food in Prague is the one sold on the streets.
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In the very center of the capital, there are two squares: Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. These squares, in addition to their architectural ensembles and medieval buildings, attract tourists with mouth-watering spicy aromas.
There are stalls right here where you can have a hearty and tasty snack before visiting any attractions.
So, what to eat in Prague if you are hungry and don't have the time?
The most popular is the Old Prague ham or Prosciutto di Praga - a pork ham roasted on a spit. Resourceful traders have come up with a trick for tourists: the price of a ham is about 80 CZK per 100 g, but a portion weighs at least half a kilo. And our equally resourceful tourists have found a way out: they buy one portion for several people.
Among other snacks, it is worth highlighting:
- Trdlo- 60-70 CZK. This is a very common Czech delicacy, at its core - a simple loaf of yeast dough, sprinkled with powdered sugar or nuts, which is baked on a wood spit.
- Sausages- from 70 CZK per serving. They are grilled, coated with mustard and placed inside the bun.
- Bramborac- from 70 CZK for 300 g. This is a traditional dish that closely resembles our potato pancakes.
- Smazhak- from 50 CZK. Deep fried cheese, but the street option is a simple cheese sandwich.
- Beer- from 50 CZK for 0.5l.
- Coffee- from 35 CZK per cup.
It is impossible not to mention McDonald’s, Burger King and KFCA, popular among all tourists, where a standard menu will cost a little more than 100 CZK.
We cannot recommend these establishments for a daily meal, but for an inexpensive snack in the city, these options may be ideal, especially since the food here is always fresh, its composition has long been known to everyone, and they will be fed quickly, without queues and long waits for the waiter.
Fans of fish dishes should pay attention to the Nordsea fish bistro (). Salads, snacks, hot meals, sandwiches from seafood - always of high quality and inexpensive.
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Prices in cafes and restaurants in Prague 2019
It is believed that if a tourist has not tasted a single Prague dessert, then he has not been to Prague. Almost on every street you can find a cozy pastry shop or bakery where you can enjoy aromatic pastries or desserts, as well as have a cup of coffee.
In the tourist center, as elsewhere, the prices are somewhat overpriced and a portion of dessert will cost 85-120 CZK, and the average prices in coffee houses are about the following:
- American - from 25 CZK;
- latte - from 30 CZK;
- cheesecake - from 60 CZK;
- tiramisu - from 50 CZK.
If you want to visit a Prague cafe, then pay attention to some of the features, thanks to which you can eat deliciously and save some money.
On weekdays, many cafes and restaurants offer Denny Nabidke. This is a variation of our business lunch. A set lunch, which will include a main course, salad and dessert, will cost 150-200 CZK.
A large number of chain cafes operate in Prague: McDonalds, Starbuck's, Illy caffe. As a rule, they are located in the central part of the capital, in any of the shopping centers.
Fans of traditional Czech sweets should look into the Cafeteria in Malá Strana or the Ovocný Světozor confectionery chain, which is loved not only by the townspeople, but also by many tourists.
Desserts and coffee will be slightly more expensive in such famous cafes as Slavia (Smetanovo nábřeží, 2), Louvre (Národní 22), Myšák (Vodičkova6 31).
Find out about the prices in a cafe, looking at the cost of a glass of beer. If this drink costs more than 40 CZK, then a budget lunch will not work. Another sign is the language in which the menu is written. If in Russian, then the prices here are probably focused on tourists and greatly overpriced.
Always look for extra snacks or baskets on your table that you didn't order. This is called the couvert. Usually it looks like this: they bring you a basket of bread and a pate or sauce.
You naively think that this is a present, and then it turns out that it cost 30-60 CZK. A covert can also include a selection of spices, sauces, and sometimes even cutlery. This is indicated on the menu, but in such a small print that it is difficult to notice.
Tipping is usually already included in the bill, but this is often overlooked. So look carefully to see if there is an inscription “služby”, “service”, “přirážka”, “přirážka k ceně”, “10%”.
Here are the average prices in Prague cafes:
- soups - 40-60 CZK in the center and 30-40 CZK in other areas;
- boar knee - from 250 CZK;
- main dish - 129 CZK in the center and 89-129 CZK in other areas;
- salad - from 50 CZK;
- chicken - from 60 CZK;
- fish dish - from 80 CZK;
- beer (0.5 l) - from 30 CZK;
- coffee - from 30 CZK.
A bill in a restaurant with good food and a high level of service will be around 400-500 CZK. In places far from the hiking trails, restaurants with the same level of service will offer you prices at half the price.
Many Prague restaurants offer a daily menu for 90-150 CZK. Chinese restaurants with the same type of menu are also popular in Prague. The food here is large and inexpensive, starting at 70 CZK.
Best Czech restaurants in Prague
In this city, catering establishments are found literally at every step. But guests and travelers are usually curious about the best Czech restaurants in Prague.
The internet on demand brings up huge lists of cafes and restaurants - and all of them are the best. Taste and color, as they say, but we list the most famous and often found in tourist reviews places where Czech cuisine is presented in Prague.
Beer house "At Fleku"- the oldest and most expensive restaurant in Prague, the first mention of it in written sources dates back to 1499. And since 1843, the famous "Flek" lager began to be brewed here.
There are no other types of beer in this restaurant. Each of the eight halls is different in design, has its own name and history.
When ordering beer, it is customary to place a glass of Becherovka in front of the guest without asking. It is believed to help the absorption of fatty foods when combined with beer.
But be careful: the cost of the liquor is high and it will certainly be included in the bill. The menu is quite varied and the service is relatively fast. It is said to serve the best Czech cuisine in Prague. Approximate prices for the menu:
- boar knee - 420 CZK;
- beer cheese - 99 CZK;
- assorted cold snacks - 149 CZK;
- fried sausages - 159 CZK;
- Fleck lager - 59 CZK;
- soup of the day - 69 CZK.
Address: Křemencova 1651/11, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město. The nearest tram stop is No. 5, Myslíkova. The nearest metro station is Národní třída, 500 meters away.
Restaurant U Bansethů- is known for the fact that one of the tables is always reserved for J. Hasek, who mentioned this institution in his work "The Adventures of the Gallant Soldier Schweik". Delicious light beer is brewed in this restaurant. Traditional Czech cuisine at reasonable prices:
- goulash - 90 CZK;
- dumplings with homemade greaves - 80 CZK.
The address of the institution is Tborská, 389/49.
Restaurant-brewery U dvou kocek- here for a small price they offer delicious traditional cuisine:
- Česká bašta - 249 CZK (this is a huge platter with a platter of smoked duck, pork and veal).
- Boar knee - 249 CZK.
Facility address: Uhelny, 10
Beer House "U Kalicha"- a popular restaurant that everyone knows from The Adventures of the Gallant Soldier Švejk. This is a tourist establishment with a legendary history and quite high prices.
Beer house "U Černého Vola"- a restaurant that locals love to visit, where you can feel the spirit of old Prague. Time seems to have stopped here, you find yourself in the past.
Address: Loretánské nám. 107/1, 118 00 Praha 1.
When choosing a place for lunch, you can navigate the prices by looking at the menu, which is usually hung in front of the establishment or displayed in the window. Be sure to compare the prices on the menu, because in the "Russian" version the prices are higher than in the Czech one.
This fact is quite common in restaurants in the tourist area. In those institutions that are visited by locals, it is not customary to do this. In the Czech Republic, it is also customary to sit down at a table with strangers if there are no more empty seats in the institution.
After receiving the check, do not rush to pay: carefully re-read everything and compare with the menu. You may be credited with additional meals or beers.
Food prices 2019
There are many supermarkets of famous European retail chains in Prague, such as Tesco, Globus, Kaufland, Makro, Billa, Albert, Lidl, Penny Market and others. Below is the average cost of groceries in Prague supermarkets.
| Name | Weight (quantity) | Price, CZK |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetables and fruits | ||
| oranges | 1 kg | from 20.00 |
| bananas | 1 kg | from 25.00 |
| pears | 1 kg | from 40,00 |
| lemons | 1 kg | from 45,00 |
| Strawberry | 1 kg | from 60,00 |
| apples | 1 kg | from 20.00 |
| tomatoes | 1 kg | from 30,00 |
| cabbage | 1 kg | from 15.00 |
| green onion | 1 bundle | from 10.00 |
| beet | 1 kg | from 35,00 |
| Champignon mushrooms | 1 kg | from 65,00 |
| potato | 1 kg | from 14.00 |
| onion | 1 kg | from 14.00 |
| Milk products | ||
| milk | 1L | from 18.00 |
| sour cream | 200 g | from 28.00 |
| cheese | 200 g | from 25.00 |
| kefir | 0,5 l | from 18.00 |
| cottage cheese | 230 g | from 20.00 |
| hard cheeses | 1 kg | from 130,00 |
| Meat and meat products | ||
| chicken fillet | 1 kg | from 110,00 |
| pork | 1 kg | from 150,00 |
| lamb, beef | 1 kg | from 250,00 |
| chicken carcass | 1 PC | from 65,00 |
| smoked sausage | 1 kg | from 130,00 |
| sausages | 1 kg | from 150,00 |
| Bakery products | ||
| bun | 1 PC | from 4.00 |
| bread | 1 PC | from 22.00 |
| Other | ||
| eggs | 10 pieces | from 30,00 |
| Kozel beer | 0,5 l | from 11.00 |
| Budvizer beer | 0,5 l | from 15.50 |
| chocolate | 100 g | from 20.00 |
| juice in a bag | 1 l | from 25.00 |
| mineral water | 1.5 l | from 12.00 |
| Coca-cola | 0,5 l | from 26.00 |
Baby food in Prague
Going to Prague with a child, you better plan the organization of your meals right away. If the child is very small, then there may be problems with the search for monocomponent purees.
In local stores, you can easily find canned baby food, dry cereals and milk formulas from all world manufacturers. Please note that meat purees are recommended here from 4 months.
For families with children, it is most convenient to book an apartment with a kitchen. Food prices in Prague are relatively low, so you could cook for the children yourself.
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In Thailand, food is a local form of entertainment. Thais eat everywhere, food is sold everywhere, there are no places in Thailand where food is difficult, you can find something to eat in any corner. For those who come to Thailand for the first time, it is more difficult, because with all the local abundance, Thai food, both in appearance and taste, is strikingly different from what we are used to in our homeland.
The mixture of sweet, sour, pungent, pungent, spicy flavors knocks you off your feet. Especially for those who do not know what to try in Thailand from food, 10 Thai dishes that must be tried by all means upon arrival in Thailand. They are all very appetizing, tasty and suitable for the European stomach, so bon appetit!
What to try in Thailand from food - 5 non-spicy dishes
If you come with children, you can't, or you just don't like spicy foods, then the list of Thai dishes below is for you.
These non-spicy dishes should be tried first in Thailand. When ordering any of them, you do not even need to make the specification "May pet" or "Pat nitnoy", which in the first case means - without pepper,
and secondly, a little pepper. The recipes for these 5 dishes don't include pepper at all.
Khao Pad Gai - Chicken Fried Rice
What to try in Thailand? - Khao Pad
Classics of the genre. Local farangs have been feeding on fried rice with chicken and vegetables for years. Tasty, satisfying, inexpensive.
It is being prepared right in front of your eyes. Pieces of boiled chicken are thrown into a preheated wok, fried, then rice with vegetables is fried, mixed and soy sauce is added. Ready!
Served with various, mostly spicy, sauces.
Fried rice with chicken in Thailand costs an average of 45-70 baht. In restaurants, of course, it is more expensive.
Khao Man Gai - Boiled chicken with rice and broth
Khao Man Gai in Thailand is a must if you are traveling with children. Whole chicken carcasses, boiled to a glazed shine, hang in every other top.
Children of Khao Man Gai are very fond of, even those with so-so appetites.
The chicken is cut into slices and placed on boiled rice. It comes with a cup of chicken broth and herbs.
You can dip all this delicious food in hot sauce or in peanut sauce, as you like.
The price of boiled chicken with rice in Thailand is from 40 baht. You should not be afraid to eat at food courts or makashniki, then nothing hurts and does not get upset.
Pad Thai - fried noodles with shrimps in peanut sauce
Pad Thai is one of the favorite dishes of expats. Despite its seeming simplicity, delicious Pad Thai is not easy to prepare.
Glass noodles are scalded with boiling water, then fried in a mixture of sauces, before that shrimps are fried over high heat. Served with soy sprouts, ground peanuts and additional sauces.
The price for Pad Thai in Thailand is from 50 baht. Be sure to try!
Pad Si Yu - Fried noodles with shrimps in fish sauce
I discovered Pad Si Yu not so long ago, and was amazed by the range of taste. The most beloved Pad Si Yu is made in the cafe "Tea", which is 5 soybeans of Pratumnak, I recommend.
Wide flat noodles fried in a mixture of fish, soy, tamarind sauces, a lot of fatty shrimps, bamboo sprouts. Try it in Thailand by all means!
Mango Sticky Rice - Mango Glutinous Rice
To be honest, I am not a fan of mango sticky rice and for a long time disdained even to try this miracle.
But in vain. Trying the main Thai dessert - glutinous rice with mango, is needed here, no options.
Just to understand how you feel about Asian sweets.
Mango sticky rice is glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk and served with sweet mango to boot.
Children, even small ones, respect him very much. Hearty, inexpensive, healthy.
The cost of mango sticky rice (Khao Nyao Mamuang), on the streets of Pattaya, from 70 baht.
5 main spicy dishes in Thailand
Thai cuisine is varied, juicy and very appetizing. Of course, spicy Thai dishes cannot be included in any top 5.
They can be made safely top 10, 20, 30, it will be typed easily. But about the rest of the delicacies another time.
Memorize the phrase if you are still a beginner and just getting used to the local cuisine. Know spicy - this is, of course, clear to everyone, but it is still better to "My pet" or "Pat nitnoy" when ordering.
"Nitnoy", that is, a little bit, should generally be included in the first 10 words learned in Thai, because it will come in handy everywhere. "Sugar nitnoy" or "Sweet nitnoy", will save you from a sugar blow
and diabetic coma when ordering coffee or a shake. Sugar is put here from the heart, sticks together in all places.
Tom Yam Kung - Spicy Thai Shrimp Soup
Well, I could not not include him in the list, sorry. Tom Yam Kung or Tom Yam Talay (with seafood), each housewife does it differently. There is no one, single recipe, and among tom yam lovers there are several camps, each of which has its own priorities. Serve at least 8-10 large shrimps for one, for the second it is important that there is a lot of coconut milk.
The third - no need for coconut milk at all, and the fourth simply serve tom yam, without shrimp, so that a fire just burns in their mouths. The sharpest volume of yam in my opinion, without any shrimp, just hardcore, is served in Sizzler.
In the cafe, Tea, a delicious tom yam, will bring moderately spicy milk, too, in moderation.
There is a good volume of holes on military beaches. On Wat Bun there is one secret cafe, where really tom yam kung 5 points, and shrimp heaps. There are many places, everyone will find their own.
The normal price for a serving of Tom Yam Kung in Thailand is 85 - 100 baht.
Thai green curry
Nothing to do with Indian curry. And they cook it in different ways everywhere. In one place you will be given a green curry as a bowl of soup, where many pieces of chicken or shrimp will float,
and in another, the green curry will look more like a pasty mass, and a rather modest portion.
In any case, while in Thailand, you need to try the local green and red curries, even out of interest.
Seize this fire of course with rice. Some makashi serve cold rice noodles with curries.
Green curry prices from 60 baht
Kebabs Guy Sate on a stick
This is my favorite. But, of a certain configuration. I only bought shish kebabs Gai Sate 3 times in all the time
the size and taste I like. Gai Sate is chicken skewers on a stick, pre-marinated in a special sauce. They are sold from mobile carts on bikes that drive up to crowded places, to gas stations, to the sea and others.
One skewer costs either 5 baht (ha baht) or 10 baht (sip baht).
If there are 5, for one you need to take 7-10 pieces to fill up. Those that are 10 are twice as large.
The kebabs that I like are very thin, almost transparent pieces of meat, and those that are sold at the night market in Jomtien or Tepprazit are not at all like that.
Inside, they are soft and rather closer to the usual kebabs that we fry in nature.
The ordering procedure is simple. You go to the cart, choose raw skewers as many as you need, give them to the seller, who
they are immediately fried, simultaneously greasing with sauce and something else. Sprinkles with pepper, so if you are not a fan of very spicy, specify. Oh yes! the most important. There must be a piece of pineapple and green hot pepper between the meat.
I am writing now and am struggling with the desire to give up everything and rush in search of real Thai skewers.
Correct gai sate is fantastic and unforgettable.
Catfish Tam - Spicy Papaya Salad
Catfish Salad There is cooked everywhere in Thailand. If you see an aunt with a mortar sitting right on the floor and pounding something, then yes, she is cooking Som Tam.
They are also sold in cafes and makashnitsa, in stalls and restaurants, everywhere. There are many Som Tama recipes, I'll tell you about the classic one, which is worth starting with when you are thinking of trying this Thai salad.
Order the most common Catfish Tam with peanuts. If you need not spicy, then no pepper at all, if a little, then 1 red pepper or half. I have already overclocked and take two.
The shopkeeper cuts the green papaya into shavings with a special grater. Piles papaya, peppers, tomatoes, peanuts, dried shrimp, soy and fish sauce in a mortar, pounds it all well to make juice. Lime is squeezed out from above. Ready! Taste. Very unusual.
Catfish Tam in Thailand costs from 40 baht
Lab Mu - Spicy Pork Salad
A famous and popular dish in Thailand that comes from the Isan province. Pieces of shredded pork are fried with liver, mint leaves, herbs, onions, rice, spices and fish sauce are added,
and here is Lab Mu. There are a lot of variations on the theme. It is a must to try the Lab in any of its manifestations!
Lab Mu price from 80 baht.
If you liked everything, do not forget to smile at the chef and say - "Aroy mak-mak, kha!" Which means - "very tasty, thank you!" 🙂
Bon Appetit! Share in the comments what you ate delicious in Thailand, and what did you dislike?
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Our experts answer the most tricky questions about your vacation in Greece.Greek food is delicious and varied, the most courageous can find a large number of unusual, perfectly prepared dishes in the national Greek cuisine. Fish, which is prepared in a variety of ways, can be the most delicious dish of your dinner. The fish that the sea gives to the Greeks is a real delicacy. The Greeks love red mullet, sultan, anchovy, mullet, and flounder is also caught here. A small red mullet covered with reddish scales is a special delicacy. Of course, lobsters and lobsters are appreciated.
Popular holiday dishes
As in other countries, the Greeks love and know how to celebrate national holidays. On these days, festive tables are laid, which are bursting with the most exquisite dishes of local cuisine. Here are just a couple of examples.
Octopus and other seafood
photo: Octopus in Greece is cooked most often for the holidays A festive table is not complete without a marinated or oven-baked octopus. Octopus is a traditional and relatively inexpensive dish in fish taverns. They catch him with a trident or spear, luring him out from under the stones. Processing octopuses is not a sight for the faint of heart. First, they are thrown into a stone hole, then grabbed by the tentacles and ripped out the entrails, and then violently beat against stone slabs. From a distance, it is similar to how the hostess bleaches the laundry - the white foam abundantly released from the poor mollusk increases the similarity. It turns out that thanks to this treatment, the octopus meat softens, harmful liquid is removed from its organs, and in addition, it is easier to skin it off. The cut octopuses are dried in the sun, after which they go to the kitchen.
In addition, the festive table is often decorated with seafood dishes. Lobsters and king prawns fried in olive oil are quite common on the festive table.
Lamb
photo: Not a single "meat eater" will refuse such a treat Another favorite dish is lamb meat. Most often, lamb ribs are fried on a skewer, or grilled, or baked in the oven. It is customary to roast a ram for Easter. For this holiday, they also prepare a shish kebab from mutton giblets - kokoretsi. But in the tavern you can order kokoretsi at any time of the year. Greeks eat other types of meat and poultry - beef, pork, chicken. You will find dishes from them in grill restaurants or in kebabs. Many dishes are prepared from minced meat: suzukakya (something like a kebab), cutlets, chopped steaks, cabbage cabbage rolls, pasta - a casserole of meat and pasta.
Food for every day
As a rule, Greeks do not eat soups. Nevertheless, their cuisine knows both lentil stew and bean soup, fish soup and broth with lemon and egg dressing. In addition, on Easter and Holy Saturday, returning from church, it is customary to break the fast with magiritsa - a soup of sheep's offal. But a large place in the diet is occupied by fruits and vegetables: oranges, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and, of course, olives and olives.
Where to taste authentic Greek cuisine?
Food in Greece is more important than any public concern. Whether it is with your family or among loved ones, lunch is a reason for a holiday, a time when a good mood comes.
The most popular among the Greeks are taverns - a bastion of Greek cuisine.
Taverns are more or less similar in design and menu. If you come to a tavern, it means that you have come to a place where you will be offered delicious food from which you will enjoy and eat until you are full.
photo: Trying local cuisine is better in national taverns Taverns are by no means the only place to eat. You may also come across a "steatrio" - a restaurant in the usual sense, more elegant and cleaner than a tavern, with rows of tablecloths and higher prices; "Psistari" - a restaurant (barbecue) that specializes in cooking lambs, piglets or chickens on a spit; A “psaro tavern” specializing in fish; "Uzeri" - a pub where snacks are also served; "Gyros" - a sandwich house with round sandwiches; and "suvlazitiko" where salads are served.
Greeks, especially Cretans, are known for their longevity, and it is believed that one of the explanations for this phenomenon is their healthy diet.
Here are some of the Greek dishes you are likely to find on the menu if you visit Greece, especially during the summer months.
Popular Greek dishes
Dzatziki- cucumber salad with yoghurt, garlic, butter and spices
Taramosalata- salad of fish (usually cod) caviar with onions, potatoes or bread, lemon juice and butter
Moussakas- eggplant casserole with minced meat and béchamel sauce Suvlaki - shashlik
Melizanosalata- eggplant caviar: baked eggplant, onion or garlic, lemon juice or vinegar, oil
Greek salad- a rustic dish of large lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, Greek feta cheese, oregano and olives
Dolma- stuffed cabbage rolls from grape leaves, rice and herbs (mint, parsley, dill). Served with lemon and egg sauce
Tacos- dry bread with fresh tomato sauce, salt and plenty of olive oil
Yemista- tomatoes, peppers or eggplants stuffed with rice with herbs (with or without minced meat)
Stifado- stew (beef, liver, rabbit, etc.) with lots of onions
Avgolemono- chicken broth, seasoned with egg and lemon
National alcoholic drinks in Greece
photo: Vodka Ouzo - the most popular spirits in Greece There is a huge variety of Greek wines, ranging from light whites, sweet or dry, to rosés and reds, semi-sweet and sweet. Each area produces its own wines. You can find them both in bottles and on tap (the latter are usually cheaper, but not always of good quality). One of the typical Greek wines is Retsina, which has a specific resinous aroma. Of the spirits, the most famous are ouzo - anise vodka with grape alcohol and crayfish - grape vodka. There are restaurants called uzeri that serve this very drink - with a variety of snacks. but of course there are other spirits at your disposal.
In addition, in Greece you will find all types of beer, both foreign and local, in bottles and on draft. From white grape wines, we suggest trying Chateau Matsas, Tsandali, Aghioritiko, Dtrofilia; from pink - Tsandali, Calligas; from the reds - Naoussa Boutari, Hadjimihali, Chateau Karras. Don't miss the famous Greek Metaxa cognac and look out for tsikoudia (a type of raki) made in Crete.
Traditional Danish cuisine is quite simple, yet delicious and satisfying. The preference here is given to potato and fish dishes: seafood for the Danes is an important basis of the diet. Pork prevails in the country.
What food is prepared from these products and what is generally eaten in Denmark? This will be especially interesting for those who are going to travel to an unusual Scandinavian country. After all, history and culture are learned not only in museums, but also in culinary traditions.
Smørrebrød
The most famous traditional national dishes of Denmark are sandwiches. In the old days, it was an inexpensive and simple snack in the form of rye bread with butter, cheese and ham.
Everything changed in 1888, when the owner's wife began to make tall sandwiches for visitors with a wide variety of fillings at Oscar Davidsen's bar. There was no limit to her invention, and after 10 years there were already 178 smurrebred options on the menu. Soon, this national Danish dish gained worldwide fame.
Today Smörrebrod is the hallmark of the Scandinavian Kingdom... The indispensable ingredients of the popular dish are local rye bread with seeds and whole grains, salted butter. You can try sandwiches with fish and shrimp fillings, meat, cheese with boiled eggs, pickled cucumbers, fresh vegetables and a variety of sauces.
Although smörrebrød is Danish for “bread and butter,” it has long since looked like a regular sandwich. Rather, it is a snack dish, so a knife and a fork are served with it. You can try traditional Danish food at any restaurant or fast food outlet.
Koldskål
Among the traditional national Danish dishes, it is worth noting coldskol soup, the name of which translates as "cold bowl". It may seem to some that it does not sound very appetizing, but locals can eat this cold summer dish in liters.
The refreshing soup is made from a mixture of egg yolks, lemon juice, vanilla and buttermilk (skim cream). When serving, finely crumbled dry biscuits, strawberries or rhubarb with sugar are added to a plate.
An interesting calculation was made: during the record warm June for Denmark, 2013, catering establishments sold about 4 million liters of Coldskol (it turns out that every inhabitant of the Kingdom ate about 1 liter of soup!).(Millionbof)
Denmark's national cuisine is rich in delicious meat dishes, and Millionboeuf is one of them. The food with the interesting name - "Million Steaks" - is ground beef or finely chopped pieces of beef fried with gravy.
Millionbeuf is served with a side dish, most often boiled rice, pasta or mashed potatoes. In Danish restaurants, a large number of different seasonings are used to prepare a popular dish, and the serving, in addition to traditional side dishes, is supplemented with bell peppers, corn or onions.
Ebleflask (Æbleflæsk)
Since the middle of the 18th century, eble flask has become firmly established among the traditional dishes of Denmark. Prior to this, local residents ate large quantities of potatoes and carrots. But one day one cook thought: it's enough to eat only vegetables! - and suggested roasting pork with added sugar, thyme, onion and apples.
A simple recipe quickly gained popularity. Now eble flash can be tasted in almost any restaurant or tavern. Traditionally, a glass of dark beer is ordered with a dish in Denmark.
Stegte Sild
Herring is considered the most popular national Danish food. Residents consume about 500 tons of this fish annually. Basically, herring is pickled, smoked, or fillets are fried.
Stegt Flæsk
Gastronomically, pork in Denmark after herring is the second most important product. It is cooked often, deliciously and everywhere. Stegt flask, one of the most popular Danish dishes, is crispy pork belly with potatoes and parsley and sour cream sauce.
In 2014, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture of the country conducted a survey, according to the results of which the stegt-flash was named “Food of the Year”. Fried pork outpaced even the best Danish dish, with nearly half of those polled voting for it.
Rødkål
Among the traditional Danish dishes served as side dishes, the first place is occupied by red cabbage Rödkol. Until the 19th century, white cabbage predominated in the kitchens of local residents. But later, during the heyday of nationalism, it was replaced with red, which was served with potatoes and laid out on a platter in the form of the flag of Denmark.
Since then, sweet and sour radkol stewed with cloves, sugar and apple cider vinegar has taken a firm place in the national cuisine. Serve it with meat and game dishes and love to complement the feast with a glass of dark ale.
Elben (Ølben)
This national dish of Danish cuisine combines two of the most important and popular products in the country: beer with pork. Elben is made from pork ribs that are marinated in a dark ale beer stout and then fried on the grill.
The earliest and most fervent connoisseurs of the dish were Danish sailors. While at sea for several weeks, they ate one herring. And as soon as they went ashore, they immediately ordered meat in port taverns.
Traditionally, the ribs are served with tomato sauce and the same stout. After drinking elben to help the stomach in digesting food in Denmark, it is customary to drink a glass of spicy digestin infused with herbs - aquavita.
Øllebrød
Another thing to try in Denmark for food is ellebrode. It has been eaten here since the days of the Vikings. Despite the fact that it is porridge, the dish is by no means considered obligatory and boring. Hellebrod is made from rye bread, which is pre-soaked in beer overnight and served in the morning with whipped cream.
Danes, if they use ellebrode as a hearty dinner, combine it with a glass of classic lager.
Rødgrød Med Fløde
Many Danish dishes are prepared from berries that grow rapidly in northern European countries in the summer. The most striking example of such food is Rödgröd honey flöde, or “red porridge”.
This popular dessert, which is an unstrained jelly soup, is incredibly tasty and healthy at the same time. When serving, it is supplemented with berries (red currants or raspberries), whipped cream, milk, creamy sauce. How can you resist here and not try at least once?
They say that no real Dane can correctly pronounce the name of the national dessert. There is a legend that during the Second World War "rodgröd honey flode" was a kind of password. With the help of his pronunciation, they distinguished between Danes who return to their homeland and Germans trying to cross the border.What else to try in Denmark
Of course, it is impossible to list all Danish dishes: the Kingdom's cuisine is very rich and varied. In addition to the 10 gastronomic delights already described, you should definitely try other popular food:
- various dishes of herring (sild) and salmon (laks);
- flounder fillet (rødspættefilet);
- smoked eel (røget ål);
- Danish steak (Dansk bøf);
- pork tenderloin with onions (mørbradbøf);
- liver pate (leverpostej);
- meatballs (frikadeller);
- duck breast (andebryst);
- pancakes (pandekager);
- apple pie with whipped cream (Gammeldags æblekage med flødeskum);
- fresh or deep-fried cheese (ost);
- assorted fish and seafood (platte).
The cuisine of the Canary Islands and Tenerife in particular is quite distinctive, varied and delicious. During your vacation, you can try both typical Spanish dishes and those that are more characteristic of the Canary Islands. The peculiarities of island life have left an imprint on the formation of local cuisine. It offers a large selection of dishes from vegetables, meat and seafood. To try authentic Canarian cuisine, you need to go to small island villages, as this will be problematic in big cities.
One of the main and at the same time the simplest dishes of the local cuisine is Gofio. It is based on corn flour, but otherwise there are hundreds (if not thousands) of recipes for this dish. It can be porridge, various baked goods with the addition of essences, chocolate, vanilla and other ingredients.
Often on the tables of local residents you can see baked potatoes, which in the Canary Islands are called Papas Arrugadas. It should be noted that in the classic version, this dish is prepared not in fresh, but in sea water. Today, practically no one takes sea water, but simply add a tablespoon of sea salt per liter of water. The potatoes are cooked until cooked, that is, until all the water has boiled away. After that, the potatoes continue to cook in a saucepan without water, and in order to prevent them from burning, they are shaken regularly. According to some recipes, potatoes are brought to a golden crust in the oven. In any case, potatoes are served as an independent dish and seasoned with different sauces.
The traditional Spanish omelet Tortilla serves as a stand-alone meal or as a popular tapas. There are many recipes for making this omelet, it all depends on what ingredients are used in its preparation. In addition to eggs, the classic version includes potatoes, chorizo sausages or meat, herbs and onions. The result is a dish that, in its appearance and taste, is somewhat reminiscent of the potato casserole well known to many of us.
The Potaje de verduras stew is distinguished by its thick consistency. This dish will appeal to those who do not really like heavy meat dishes or just want to unload their body. When preparing this dish, pumpkin, carrots, onions, garlic, parsley, leeks and, of course, an ear of corn are used. If you see the name Potaje de berros on the menu, it means that the dish is prepared with meat.
From the first courses, you can pay attention to the Rancho canario soup, which is prepared with the addition of chickpeas. In addition to peas, this soup includes tomatoes, large pasta, bay leaves, garlic, caraway seeds, pieces of meat and, without fail, white wine. Since this soup is prepared with the addition of hot pepper, it is advisable to order it to negotiate the degree of spiciness of the dish with the waiter.
The cuisine of the Canary Islands cannot be imagined without Mojo verde y picon o rojo sauce. It is prepared with spices, olive oil and other ingredients. There is no universal recipe for this sauce. There are red and green sauces. Green paprika, parsley and dill must be added to the green olive oil (in some variations, cilantro and garlic can be added). In turn, the red sauce includes red paprika, caraway seeds, goat cheese and tomatoes. Usually in cafes and restaurants, sauces are served with bread. This way, visitors can have a bite to eat while waiting for the main order. Also, main dishes can be seasoned with sauces.
An integral part of the diet of the inhabitants of the Canary Islands is goat cheese or Queso de cabra. This is a very tasty cheese that has absolutely no specific smell. There are several options, but tourists should definitely try this cheese with mojo sauce or grilled with palm honey.
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