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March 22nd has been chosen as the day to celebrate water and to remember the importance and exploitation of water resources by humans. Water, a vital element for all living beings, represents over 70% of the Earth's surface and about 60% of our bodies. It is the fundamental component of every biological process, from regulating body temperature to transporting nutrients and oxygen. However, in addition to its primary role as a vital element, water possesses another aspect that is often overlooked: its contribution to the table, enriching our cuisine with taste and vitality.
World Water Day thus represents a special occasion to reflect on the dual nature of water: on one hand, as the very foundation of life and, on the other hand, as a fundamental ingredient in culinary preparations.
Water as an Ingredient
In addition to being a source of life, water is an indispensable ingredient in the kitchen. Despite being neutral, it is the protagonist element in every dish. Its neutrality makes it versatile in the kitchen; it represents the element that carries aromas and binds ingredients together. From the simplicity of a broth to the complexity of an elaborate sauce, water acts as the invisible glue that binds and blends all the elements of a dish. Most traditional dishes from different cultures around the world cannot be prepared without the presence of water: Italian pasta cooking in a pot of salted water, delicate Japanese sushi accompanied by a glass of fresh water, or North African couscous slowly absorbing steam-flavored water. In each of these cases, water is not just an ingredient, but a co-protagonist that determines the success of the dish.
The Importance of Responsible Consumption
While we celebrate water as an essential companion to our cuisine, we cannot forget its preciousness and the need not to waste it. We must not ignore the increase in its scarcity. Climate change, deforestation, pollution threaten the planet's water resources, so it is essential to adopt sustainable practices that preserve and protect water sources, thus ensuring a future in which everyone can enjoy its benefits, both as a vital element and as a culinary ingredient.
