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Greek ointment that ranks second in the world

Greek ointment that ranks second in the world

In the minds of Greeks, it is directly associated with gyros and souvlaki, but it also exists alone on the list of favorite dips. but now tzatzikiThis delicious Greek ointment takes its rightful place in the global list of ointments, ranked second (out of 64) according to Gastronomy website Taste Atlas.

“Tzatziki is always served cold and is especially popular with dishes like gyros and souvlaki. It is often served with pita bread as part of the first course of a large meal. With its huge popularity and the fact that it is one of the best summer dips, it is no wonder there are so many local versions of it.” In countries such as Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Serbia. The original recipe for those who want to prepare it at home!

In the list of Greek ointments, fava (16th place), tirukotiri (18th), garlic (23rd), eggplant salad (26th), beetroot salad (33rd), taramosalata (41st), and caper salad (62nd) stand out.

Golden guacamole

At the top of the list is Mexican guacamole, a world-famous buttery delicacy, as Taste Atlas calls it, dates back to the Aztec Empire in the 16th century. It's a combination of ripe and mashed avocado, onion, chili pepper, cherry tomatoes (optional), and a choice of seasonings like sea salt and garlic. coriander . .

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In third place among the best dips in the world is Lebanese mutabal (mutabal), which is a Middle Eastern dip usually made with baked eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, yogurt, olive oil and salt.

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The ingredients are mixed or mashed together until the dip reaches the desired consistency. Once the muttabal is ready, it can be garnished with parsley, pomegranate seeds or coriander on top.

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