Does anyone know any good Mediterranean Recipes?

Question

I loooove this type of food, I was wondering if anyone know anty good recipes? My mom and I make Musaka, Ladopsomo and Hummus..any odeas how to spice them up?

Answer 1

Grilled Meat Cubes (Kudban)

2 1/2 pounds beef or lamb cut in 1 inch pieces

1 large onion finely chopped

1 T finely chopped parsley

2 cloves crushed garlic

2 T. finely chopped coriander leaves

salt and pepper to taste


Combine all ingredients into large bowl and marinate for 3 hours.
Put meat on skewers and grill. Use the marinade to brush baste while grilling.


Cucumber Salad

nonfat yogurt, 2 cup

cucumber, 2 whole, seedless

garlic, 2 clove, minced

salt,,,to taste

black pepper,,,freshly ground

fresh mint, 1/3 cup, chopped

flat leaf parsley, 1/3 cup, chopped

olive oil, 2 teaspoon, extra- virgin

pita bread

Peel the cucumbers, cut each one in half lengthwise, and cut into 1/4 inch dice. Crush the garlic and and salt together to a paste. Stir the yogurt into the garlic paste. Add the cucumbers, pepper, mint, and parsley. Toss to mix. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving drizzle with the olive oil.Tear off pieces of the pita bread and use them to scoop up salad.


Falafel

8 oz (225g) chick peas
1 onion, very finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 slice of white bread, soaked in a little water
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 tsp. coriander, ground
1 tsp. cumin, ground
2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
salt, to taste
oil for frying

Soak the chick peas overnight.

Cover with plenty of fresh water and cook for 1 - 1 1/2 hours until tender.

Pound or blend the chick peas to a purée.

Squeeze out the bread and add to the chick peas together with the rest of the ingredients. Knead well for a few minutes.

Let the mixture rest for 1-2 hours, then roll between the palms into firm 1” balls. (Wetted hands make this easier).

Heat oil (at least 1 inch deep) in a pan to about 360° F, 180°C, and fry the balls, a few at a time, until nicely brown all over — about 2-3 minutes.

Drain and serve hot with lemon wedges.

Answer 2

Cumin is a very common spice in Medeterranian food, as well as garlic (I prefer roasted garlic) and lemon.