Kleftiko is usually made out of mature Lamb or Goats meat. It must be cooked in a clay sealed pot wrapped in aluminum foil individual pieces. In the old days and even now, in the villages of Cyprus, one can find in almost every house an outdoor oven made out of clay or bricks called […]
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Apple Baklava
Sauteing the apples first to let the water evaporate ensures a crisp crust. 6 Golden Delicious apples 6 Granny Smith apples 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Nut Mixture 2 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 24 sheets phyllo dough […]
Psari Savoro me Tomates (Mullet in Savoury Tomato Sauce)
Ingredients: 1 kg of small fish (red mullet) 4 tbsp of flour 2 ripped tomatoes grated 1/2 a cup of wine vinegar 5-6 tbsp of olive oil 1 cup of water 3 garlic cloves chopped 2-3 springs of rosemary 1 bay leaf (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Flour & olive oil for frying Method […]
Psaria Plaki (Baked Red Snapper)
Ingredients: 1 1.2kg or 2-1/2lb Whole Red Snapper Juice of 1 lemon 3 tbsp freshly chopped oregano 1 cup of Olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 bay leaf crumbled 1lb of new potatoes sliced 6 tomatoes sliced 1 tbsp of breadcrumbs 1 lemon, sliced Sea […]
Pombari (Sausage with Minced Meat and Rice)
Ingredients: 1 kilo of coarsely minced pork 1 cup of rice 1 1/2 cup of finely chopped parsley 3 onions finely chopped 4 tsp of corn oil 3 large ripped tomatoes grated 3-4 lamb intestines cleaned 4 tbsp of corn oil Juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper to taste Intestines Preparation: – Wash the […]
Moungra (Battered- Pickled Cauliflower)
Ingredients: 4 kilo cauliflower 1200gr unbaked loaf of bread or sour dough 1/2 a cup of mustard seeds whole Salt Method: – Cover the unbaked loaf of bread (which you can purchases from a baker shop) with a kitchen towel for about 4-5 days until it turns sour. – Remove the hard stem from the cauliflower […]
Kypriaka Kapnista Loukanika (Cyprus Smoked Sausages)
Ingredients: 4 kilos of pork (with fat) coarsely minced 1/2 a cup of salt 1/2 a cup of coriander seeds Pork intestines Black or red dry wine (preferably homemade) 1 1/2 tsp of Black pepper or to taste 6 tsp of Shinos (Optional) Flakes of red hot chilli pepper (Optional) – Note: – Shinos is […]
Greek Cuisine
Greek cuisine(Greek: ελληνική κουζίνα) is a Mediterranean cuisine,sharing characteristics with the cuisines of Italy, the Balkans, Turkey, and the Levant. Contemporary Greek cookery makes wide use of olive oil, vegetables and herbs, grains and bread, wine, fish, and various meats, including poultry, rabbit and pork. Also important are olives, cheese, eggplant (aubergine), courgette, and yogurt. […]
Cyprus Recipes – Easter Flaounes
Ingredients Yeast dough 1 ½ lbs (750gr) strong plain flour 1 sachet easy bake yeast 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil water to mix Cheese filling 12oz flaouna cheese or 8oz (250gr) cheddar cheese 4oz (100gr) halloumi 1 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon crushed dried Mint […]
Cyprus Cuisine (122)
Cypriot cuisine is the cuisine of Cyprus and can be described as a blend of Greek cuisines. Greek Cypriot cuisine is another regional Greek cuisine along with Cretan, Ionian, or Attic. Modern western cuisine (especially fast food) has an increasing influence on the day-to-day diet on the island. The names given to the foods of the Cypriot cuisine are different […]