Αγκινάρες Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου
Easy, quick and nutritious type of omelette.
It is also served as an appetiser.
Name - Recipe
Αγκινάρες με αυγά.
Artichokes
Eggs
Oil for frying
Lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Peel the artichokes and put them in bowl of cold water, to which you have added lemon and salt. Rinse them, drain them and cut them into small thin slices. In a frying pan, fry them in oil until almost done. In a small bowl beat the eggs briefly. Remove the excess oil from the pan, add the eggs and stir briefly, taking care not to overcook them. Pour the mixture into a platter and serve with lemon and pepper. (Ministry of Agriculture 2006, 8).
Frying
Zucchini with eggs are made in the same way. After cutting the zucchini into round slices, fry them and follow the same procedure as for artichokes (Ministry of Agriculture 2006, 8)
Additional information and bibliography
All about eggs: see articles on eggs in the Food section. More recipes using eggs in the Recipes section
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Agriculture (2006). Cyprus Traditional Preparations, Press and Information Office, Nicosia.
Varvara Giangou
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