Spreads are thick pastes that are spread on bread, crackers or vegetables. They can be sweet or salty and contain various ingredients such as cheese, cottage cheese, vegetables, meat, fish, nuts, herbs, etc.
Different cultures and regions of the world have their own traditional spreads, which are made from available products and reflect local culinary traditions.
In the Mediterranean, spreads based on olive oil, olives, garlic and herbs are common
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They are used for sandwiches and appetizers. In the Middle East, spreads made of tahini (sesame seed paste), spices and vegetables are popular. Tahini is used to make hummus, babaganoush and other dishes.
Let’s tell you how to make a budget-friendly spread at home
Ingredients:
- boiled egg – 4 pcs;
- sardine – 200 g;
- green onion – 3 pcs;
- mayonnaise – 3 tbsp.
Preparation of the spread:
Rub boiled eggs on a coarse grater. Chop green onions finely. Drain the liquid from sardines and mash them with a fork
. Mix sardines with green onions and eggs. Fill the mixture with mayonnaise, add salt to taste and mix thoroughly.
Usually the spread is served on white bread, so breakfast becomes more nourishing. However, for a more dietary meal, you can serve the spread on bread.
