The 2020 Italian Cuisine Week opened in Hanoi on December 7.
Themed “A taste of Italy everyday”, the event introduces to Vietnamese people many traditional dishes and drinks of the European country such as wine, ice cream, tomato sauce, noodles, olive oil, coffee and biscuits.
The week-long event will include other activities such as cooking demonstrations, guidance on how to taste Italian cuisine, and music concerts.
This is part of The Extraordinary Italian Taste project initiated by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and held in over 40 countries over the world. In Vietnam, the program is organized in seven cities and provinces, according to Vietnam News Agency.
There is something special about your favorite Italian restaurant. You may or may not know why, however, something is enthralling about the Italian cuisine in general. There is something about Italian dishes that make you come back for more.
Here are five reasons why we love Italian dishes so much.
It uses nothing but the freshest ingredients
Italians have used the same ingredients over the years. Their cooking traditions have been passed on from one generation to another. Part of the tradition is using the freshest produce available. Meats, seafood, vegetables, fruits, you name it. Everything comes from the freshest source. The Italian way of cooking epitomizes the Farm to Table approach.
It is simplistic and uncomplicated
This is precisely because of the freshest ingredients used. Hardly any substitutes. The best ingredients, regardless of its simplicity, produce the best flavor. It’s noticeably the case especially if you observe your favorite Italian restaurant. If it is authentic, then their food preparation is straightforward and uncomplicated. However, it still is so good and delectable.
Health benefits
One of the reasons behind Italian dishes being highly favored is because of its health benefits. As Italians use fresh ingredients and apply simple preparation methods, the nutritional factor gets retained. Also, with not much ingredients added, the caloric content is in check. They only use mostly olive oil, tomatoes, greens, pasta and some meat. This is why weight watchers simply adore Italian dishes. Simple, Fresh and Healthy, of course.
Enjoying it won’t take forever
Because of its simplistic approach to preparation and use of ingredients, it can easily be cooked. You won’t have to wait long hours to enjoy an Italian dish. Pasta Carbonara only has a few ingredients mainly pasta, olive oil, meat, egg yolks, garlic, Pecorino cheese and some herbs. The pasta can be enjoyed in under 10 minutes. Now, this is the best form of “fast food.”
Wine is part of the meal
It comes to no surprise that restaurants famous for serving Italian dishes come with a wide wine selection. One of the special qualities of Italian cuisine is the inclusion of wine during the meal. Sipping wine significantly enhances the flavor of every dish served. There is a specific wine that goes with any type of Italian dish. Next time, don’t forget to ask your favorite Italian restaurant for the best wine to be paired with your dish of choice.
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Source: Vietnam Insider