An interesting interview caught my attention while listening to the radio. They talked about medieval gastronomy, a topic that piqued my interest so much that I started researching it. I extended my research to the Kingdom of Hungary, specifically to the Transylvanian areas.
I found a set of menus from Mathias Rex and Beatrix Queen wedding reception, as well as a few cookbooks mostly written by monks. It became evident to me that at that time they ate much healthier than today, because they ate a lot of vegetables, fruits, and sauces. Oregano, saffron, honey, olive oil, various seeds were popularly used, walnuts were popular, and they also used a lot of salt. They prepared dishes rich in spices and flavors, even in the poorer areas too.
"Incompatible" flavors were very popular at the time.
Oregano, as the popular spice of the Hungarian kingdom of the time; the salt; the walnuts that they used to make sauces; the olive oil that they couldn't cook without it; and finally the pear, which has always been such a beloved fruit in this teritory - from a mixture of these, I dared to prepare a light dinner with a medieval flavors. The result of which was a salty-sweet, filling, stuffed baked pear, which may sound scary at first, but I encourage everyone to try it.
1. After washing the pear, I cut it in half and removed the seeds.
2. I added a little salt and sprinkled with our organic Cretan oregano.
3. I filled it with cheese - I went back to the Middle Ages, didn't I, and tried to choose something contemporary, so I chose parmesan.
4. I put some of our organic Cretan basil on it, then put it in the preheated oven to bake at 180 degrees.
5. In the meantime: I cracked our walnuts - from Poland, which I wrote about before. I threw it on the heated pan, then drizzled our organic honey on them - caramelized it.
6. Final steps: after taking the pears out of the oven, I sprinkled them with roasted nuts and added olive oil.
I did an experiment, the result of which can be seen in the pictures. :)
We could describe its taste as a
"Swimming pool of Flavors".:)
The pear is one of those rare fruits that can be found in almost every part of the world. Its pleasant taste and beneficial effects were already sung about in ancient times, and its consumption has been taking place since ancient times. Due to the high flavonoid content of the peel of the pear, in addition to its protective role against oxidative stress, it has an anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effect. The vitamin and mineral content of the pear is significant: it is also rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, C, E and K.
It contains a lot of potassium, calcium, folic acid, and pears also contain sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, boron, fluorine, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium. Its potassium content greatly contributes to maintaining the health of the cardiovascular system. Potassium lowers blood pressure, and with it the risk of heart attack, as well as strengthens muscles, plays a role in nerve impulse transmission, energy supply to cells and maintenance of acid-base balance, and also helps to overcome fatigue.
Eating pears can be a great help in the afternoon and after lunch periods, when we feel more tired and exhausted, because thanks to its moisture content (as well as its vitamin and mineral content), it helps to refresh, vitalizes and fills us with energy.
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