Mediterranean Style Spicy Red Pepper
A smoky blend of fire roasted sweet red peppers mixed with chili and mango chutney that invokes memories of glorious culinary experiences throughout one of the greatest food regions of the world…the Mediterranean.
With more than 16 countries having access to its waters, the Mediterranean Sea is an interconnected network of different cultures, cuisines and histories, and as such, it’s impossible to pinpoint an exact definition of “Mediterranean cuisine.” The wealth and somewhat uniformity of this style of cuisine is due to the variety of ethnicities and cultures coming together on its great water, as well as similar climatic conditions (hot, dry summers and cool, short winters) producing similar harvests throughout the different countries.
The Mediterranean acts as a gateway – over the centuries, the different ingredients, cooking techniques, and dishes have influenced each other. Strong similarities are seen through the high consumption of fruits, vegetables (tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, capers, spinach, eggplant), cereals, and legumes (lentils, chick peas, white beans). Dishes are low in saturated fats, yet high in monounsaturated fats such as olive oil, nuts, and avocados – olive oil is used in practically every dish! Main dishes very rarely include heavy creams or complicated sauces because Mediterranean tastes prefer more simplistic sauces that do not overshadow the natural flavours of the meats and vegetables used in the dishes
At the dinner table, enjoy this lively meal in style!
The Travelling Butcher suggests setting your table with calm blues, deep turquoises, and luminous yellows to truly bring out that sense of leisurely enjoyment of sun, sand and sea! Enjoy this meal in company and image a voyage on the Great Mediterranean and explore the different cultures, smells, and sights! Sit back, relax, and most importantly, enjoy!