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The most typical dishes of Cyprus
Tomato sauce, Cacık (Tzaziki), Loukmades,
Skordalia, Stifado, Greek Salad,
Moussaka, Aubergine Salad, Kleftiko,
Brandy sour, Pourgouri Pilaf, Afelia,
Tahini dip
- "Sish Kebab" - marinated lamb, skewered and grilled over charcoal.
- "Barbecued Halloumi Cheese" - baked Halloumi cheese, then grilled on both sides until golden brown. It may be served with sprigs of coriander or parsley, together with toasted pita bread.
- "Lunza" - pieces of pork marinated in wine and cooked on the grill.
- "Macaroni Pastitsio" - baked macaroni together with halloumi cheese, cinnamon, béchamel sauce and nutmeg.
- "Moussaka" - minced meat, potatoes, cheese, vegetables and herbs, baked in layers with cheese topping.
- "Tavas" - meat with onions, vegetables and spices, cooked in a clay pot.
- "Kleftiko" or "fırın kebab" - lamb baked in a clay oven.
- "Dolmades", "dolmalar" or "yalancı dolma"- rice cooked with onions, tomatoes and herbs, then wrapped in vine leaves.
Cyprus traditional cuisine
Tomato sauce
Slice onions as you like them, fry gently but well with a pinch of sugar in olive oil. Add either tomato puree or ...more about Tomato sauce
Cacık (Tzaziki)
Ingredients: 500 grams of yoghurt (or natural full, dairy yoghurt), Three garlic cloves, 1/2 cup of olive oil...more about Cacık (Tzaziki)
Loukmades
Cinnamon and Honey Fritters: 14 gr. fresh yeast, or 6 gr. dried yeast, 300 ml warm water, 0.5 teaspoon sugar, 230 gr. plain flour...more about Loukmades
Skordalia
Ingredients - 4 medium slices stale bread, crusts removed, soaked in water for 10 minutes, 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced...more about Skordalia
Stifado
Ingredients - 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small sprig of rosemary, 1 kg tender beef, cut into large cubes, 900 ml water...more about Stifado
Greek Salad
Ingredients - Four tomatoes, sliced in segments (must be hard). One sliced onion 1/2 sliced cucumber ...more about Greek Salad
Moussaka
Ingredients - 1 kg aubergines (large or/and elongated variety), 160 ml vegetable oil (about 1 teacup), 1 large onion, finely sliced ...more about Moussaka
Aubergine Salad
Ingredients - Four medium size eggplants/aubergines, Three garlic cloves, 1/2 cup of olive oil...more about Aubergine Salad
Kleftiko
Ingredients - Take 2 kg of lamb (usually shoulder) and cut into large chunks (about the size of a mans fist.)...more about Kleftiko
Brandy sour
Ingredients - Take a long tall glass and add: 2 parts (50mls) brandy (Cyprus cocktail brandy is not strong)...more about Brandy sour
Pourgouri Pilaf
Ingredients - 2 tablespoons oil (olive, ground nut or sunflower), 1 medium onion, finely sliced 1oz (25g)...more about Pourgouri pilaf
Afelia
Ingredients - 2lbs (1kg) boned lean pork, diced, 1 glass (200ml) red wine, 1-2 tablespoons coriander seeds ...more about Afelia
Tahini dip
Ingredients - 4 tablespoons tahini paste, 2 cloves garlic, crushed with salt, juice of 2 lemons, 4 tablespoons olive oil...more about Tahini dip
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