【英语趣味课堂】克罗地亚人的饮食-Croatian Cuisine

Karlo: Let's talk about Croatian cuisine¹, is there such a thing?

 

Vesna: I would roughly say yes, but traditionally, the continental² and the coastal³ part of the country has different cooking traditions.

 

Karlo: Why do you think is that?

 

Vesna: It probably has something to do with the historical diversity between these two regions. And also with the difference in climate and also food availability. The winters are really cold in the continent and consequently the food has to be heavier.

 

Karlo: You said heavier, how heavy?

 

Vesna: You know with bigger energetic values, like products made of pork or stillwater fish or goose meat, and also the specificity is that this type of food is quite spicy⁴.

 

Karlo: And the Croatian coastal part?

 

Vesna: The cuisine in the coastal part is more Mediterranean⁵ type, more nutritional⁶. People use olive oil, seafood⁷, lighter⁸ meat flavored with herbs etc. And also lots of fruits and vegetables, both raw and cooked.

 

Karlo: I don't have to guess what you prefer.

 

Vesna: It's obvious, the Mediterranean feeding habits and the cooking techniques are much healthier, you must admit. But in Istria you can feel the presence of a combined continental and Mediterranean cooking tradition.

 

Karlo: You have told me in general, but tell me the exact names of local meals you would recommend a visitor to your region, Istria.

 

Vesna: First, for the appetizer⁹ some local cheese and ham with olives that's called SIR I PRŠUT S MASLINAMA, then for the first course an Istrian kind of minestrone that’s called MANEŠTRA, and for the second course pasta with sauce or how as locals call it FUŽI SA ŠUGOM.

 

Karlo: It's okay, but you've forgotten to mention the wine.

 

Vesna: Well, wine is an important part of the gastronomic¹⁰ experience but it's not limited to the coastal regions, wine is served along with food throughout Croatia. But you did make a good point since in the last decade, Istrian wines have become quite popular.

 

Karlo: What wines from Istria would you recommend?

 

Vesna: The most popular wines are Istrian Malmsey, or as it’s called locally, istarska malvazija, Muscat, or muškat, Teran and Merlot.

 

Karlo: So the message for a tourist wishing to have an Istrian culinary experience would be?

 

Vesna: It would be something like this: Dear Guests, after a day of enjoying at the seaside, go to the country and find a nice little family restaurant that offers local cuisine served in the shades under the old trees. Try it, you won't regret the experience. The food is both tasty and healthy, the aromatic¹¹ countryside herbs make your body and soul relax and the wine will lift up your mood.

 

Karlo: Thank you very much for this conversation.

 

Vesna: Thank you.

 

重点词汇：

 

Learn Vocabulary from the lesson

roughly

 

I would roughly say yes.

 

Roughly is about or approximately. Notice the following:

 

The house is roughly five meters tall.

It weighs roughly a kilogram.

something to do with

 

It probably has something to do with the historical diversity.

 

Something to do with means about or pertaining¹² to. Notice the following:

 

The book has something to do with war.

My way of thinking has something to do with my upbringing.

diversity

 

 

the historical diversity between these two regions.

 

Diversity means variety or many different things. Notice the following:

 

There is a great diversity among types of fish.

We have a diversity of cultures at our school.

consequently

 

The winters are really cold and consequently the food has to be heavier.

 

Consequently means therefore or that is why. Notice the following:

 

It was raining this morning. Consequently, I brought an umbrella.

He slept late and was consequently late for work.

continental

 

 

a combined continental and Mediterranean cooking tradition.

 

In this example, continental means the European continent (not including Britain). Notice the following:

 

The hotel served a continental breakfast. 

Germany has a tradition of continental philosophy.

1 cuisine   

n.烹调，烹饪法

参考例句：

• This book is the definitive guide to world cuisine.这本书是世界美食的权威指南。
• This restaurant is renowned for its cuisine.这家餐馆以其精美的饭菜而闻名。

2 continental   

adj.大陆的，大陆性的，欧洲大陆的

参考例句：

• A continental climate is different from an insular one.大陆性气候不同于岛屿气候。
• The most ancient parts of the continental crust are 4000 million years old.大陆地壳最古老的部分有40亿年历史。

3 coastal   

adj.海岸的，沿海的，沿岸的

参考例句：

• The ocean waves are slowly eating away the coastal rocks.大海的波浪慢慢地侵蚀着岸边的岩石。
• This country will fortify the coastal areas.该国将加强沿海地区的防御。

4 spicy   

adj.加香料的；辛辣的，有风味的

参考例句：

• The soup tasted mildly spicy.汤尝起来略有点辣。
• Very spicy food doesn't suit her stomach.太辣的东西她吃了胃不舒服。

5 Mediterranean   

adj.地中海的；地中海沿岸的

参考例句：

• The houses are Mediterranean in character.这些房子都属地中海风格。
• Gibraltar is the key to the Mediterranean.直布罗陀是地中海的要冲。

6 nutritional   

adj.营养的，滋养的

参考例句：

• A diet lacking in nutritional value will not keep a person healthy.缺乏营养价值的饮食不能维持人的健康。
• The labels on food products give a lot of information about their nutritional content.食品上的标签提供很多关于营养成分的信息。

7 seafood   

n.海产食品，海味，海鲜

参考例句：

• There's an excellent seafood restaurant near here.离这儿不远有家非常不错的海鲜馆。
• Shrimps are a popular type of seafood.小虾是比较普遍的一种海味。

8 lighter   

n.打火机，点火器；驳船；v.用驳船运送；light的比较级

参考例句：

• The portrait was touched up so as to make it lighter.这张画经过润色，色调明朗了一些。
• The lighter works off the car battery.引燃器利用汽车蓄电池打火。

9 appetizer   

n.小吃，开胃品

参考例句：

• We served some crackers and cheese as an appetizer.我们上了些饼干和奶酪作为开胃品。
• I would like a cucumber salad for an appetizer.我要一份黄瓜沙拉作开胃菜。

10 gastronomic   

adj.美食（烹饪）法的，烹任学的

参考例句：

• The gastronomic restaurant is a feature of the hotel. 美食餐厅是这家饭店的一个特色。 来自互联网
• The restaurant offers a special gastronomic menu. 这家餐馆备有一份特别的美食菜单。 来自互联网

11 aromatic   

adj.芳香的，有香味的

参考例句：

• It has an agreeable aromatic smell.它有一种好闻的香味。
• It is light,fruity aromatic and a perfect choice for ending a meal.它是口感轻淡，圆润，芳香的，用于结束一顿饭完美的选择。

12 pertaining   

与…有关系的，附属…的，为…固有的(to)

参考例句：

• Living conditions are vastly different from those pertaining in their country of origin. 生活条件与他们祖国大不相同。
• The inspector was interested in everything pertaining to the school. 视察员对有关学校的一切都感兴趣。