«Αβγά, το βασικό υλικό της συνταγής» Πηγή: Γ. Γρούτας
A type of omelette with cheese. Preferably eaten with freshly squeezed lemon juice to enhance the taste.
Name - Recipe
Αυγά τηγανητά με χαλλούμι Halloumi = a type of white and salted Cypriot cheese
4 eggs
halloumi
olive oil
freshly squeezed lemon juice
Cut the halloumi cheese in small cubes In a frying pan put some olive oil and once ti is hot add halloumi and sauté until it turns golden brown. Immediately afterwards, add the eggs and stir them until the eggs are set and cooked. Add a few drops of lemon once served.(Kourri and Lazarou 2007, unpublished data).
Frying
Additional information and bibliography
All about eggs: see articles on eggs in the Food section. All about halloumi: see articles on halloumi in the Food section. More recipes using eggs in the Recipes section More recipes with halloumi in the Recipes section.
Kourri P. and Lazarou S. (eds.) (2007), Traditional recipes of Kyperounda village (unpublished data).
Stalo Lazarou, Argyro Xenophontos
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