Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Greek Red

Exquisite Greek red flavour pairings and recipes, revealed through data science.

Greek red immediately conjures the embrace of resin and the bracing kiss of basil, woven with delicate hints of clove, saffron, and cinnamon, contributing remarkable depth. The magic of the kitchen unfolds when we pair Greek red with ingredients that let these nuances sing.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our exploration reveals, for instance, how the animalic, fatty 4-methyloctanoic acid in lamb can enrich Greek red, and how Parmesan's glutamic notes forge a beautiful synergy with its turpentine sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour comes from its core characteristics, like spice, herbal, and floral, combined with its unique aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim to include a broad variety of core characteristics for a balanced dish. And choose aroma notes that complement each other for a harmonious combination.

Flavour Pairing Method

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Resin Notes

Our analysis reveals a strong connection between resin and glutamate flavours. Since Greek red has a distinct resinous flavour, try pairing it with the glutamic flavours of Parmesan.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing Greek red with Parmesan.

Harmonious Flavours Of Greek Red

Just as our analysis highlighted that resin and glutamic flavour notes often complement each other, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the notes present in Greek red. E.g. the basil-like notes of Greek red are often used with oceanic and fishy flavours.

The aromas associated with the various accents of Greek red can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of lamb offers many of the accents complementary to Greek red, including fatty and gamey accents. Because the flavour profile of lamb has many of the of the features that are complementary to Greek red, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of lamb across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Greek red.

Recipes That Pair Greek Red With Lamb

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the aromas that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Greek red, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Greek red, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aromas complementary to Greek red.

Which Vegetables Go With Greek Red?

Choose vegetables that resonate with its pungency or ground its turpentine sweetness. Tinned tomato and tomato offer vibrant, clean counterpoints, their verdant freshness lifting the palate. Red pepper add a gentle, oniony brightness, while shallot introduces a sophisticated, anise-tinged elegance.

Alternatively, embrace vegetables that harmonise with Greek red's pungency. The addition of carrot, with its subtle saccharine notes, can complement the butyric acid beautifully, while red chilli lends a clean sweetness.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Greek Red), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.