Tag: cyprus food
Sheftalies
Sheftalies, a very tasty dish from the charcoal grill, are minced meat shaped into small sausages and wrapped in “panna” (suet). Panna is a...
Loukaniko Pitsilias – Pitsilia Sausage
Pitsilia sausage is produced in the Pitsilia region from pork minced meat that is “cooked” ( matured) in the dry red wine of the...
Hiromeri
For a taste of the real Cyprus, you should try a glass of wine or perhaps the fiery spirit zivania accompanied by one or...
Tahinopita (Tahini pie)
A Tahinopita is a sweet pastry that is made of tahini paste (roasted sesame seed puree), with local carob syrup. Although enjoyed all year...
Zaladina
Zalatin was a homemade food made by the housewives from the pig's head, ears, tongue, eyes and jaws!
Zaladina is a gelatine and pork dish...
13 traditional Cypriot dishes you need to try
Toumatsia
“Toumatsia” is a type of handmade spaghetti which one encounters in the area, the making of which has been passed down from generation to...
Trachanas Soup (Cracked Wheat)
Ingredients:
(Serves 4)
1 cup Trachana (cracked wheat in soured milk)
8 cups water or stock
Halloumi cheese
Salt (optional, as Trachanas is usually already salted)
Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
Soak...
Tsamarella
Tsamarella is a dish of goat meat that is considered to be a delicacy as part of the meze meal.
Large pieces of fatty goat...
Loukanika / Pastourma
The traditional, spicy village sausages known as Loukanika and Pastourma are both cured in a similar fashion and both contain red dry wine, salt,...
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