You’re describing the most basic of seasoning and cooking. That’s a weird position to take, that you don’t really like a food unless you eat it raw and unseasoned.
italian and japanese cuisine don’t consider fat and seasoning the “basics” of cooking - quite the opposite actually. these cultures consider exemplifying the inherent qualities of the fresh ingredients more important and it shows in their dishes. just look at a proper italian pasta dish, or some sushi/sashimi…
it’s only a weird position if you come from a culture where “maximize the amount of brain chemicals this dumps out” is the objective of the cuisine…
that’s more of an italian american thing. some italians use olive oil and salt in some dishes - sure, but it’s in dishes where the flavors are supposed to be olive oil and salt.
You’re describing the most basic of seasoning and cooking. That’s a weird position to take, that you don’t really like a food unless you eat it raw and unseasoned.
Right? I roast mine in the oven, so I must just like heat.
not really?
italian and japanese cuisine don’t consider fat and seasoning the “basics” of cooking - quite the opposite actually. these cultures consider exemplifying the inherent qualities of the fresh ingredients more important and it shows in their dishes. just look at a proper italian pasta dish, or some sushi/sashimi…
it’s only a weird position if you come from a culture where “maximize the amount of brain chemicals this dumps out” is the objective of the cuisine…
Italians put olive oil and salt on everything, no? And steamed broccoli with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt is super delicious
that’s more of an italian american thing. some italians use olive oil and salt in some dishes - sure, but it’s in dishes where the flavors are supposed to be olive oil and salt.
i agree broccoli with olive oil is p good tho