Keftedes - patties with strouthoúthkia.
Στρουθκιά. Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
A variation of the keftédes recipe using wild greens (strouthouthkia) and potatoes, suitable for fasting periods or for vegetarians.
Name - Recipe
Κεφτέδες με άγρια χόρτα (σιληνή).
In Cyprus, the plant Silene voulgaris is called strouthkiá or strouthoúthkia or tsakrithkia (Kavroulaki 2012).
1 kg of strouthouthkia
1 kg of potatoes
1 glass of breadcrumbs
1 glass of flour
salt
pepper
cinnamon
In a pot, bring the strouthouthkia to a boil. Then rinse and drain them. In a bowl, grate the potatoes. Add the strouthouthkia, salt, pepper, cinnamon, flour, and breadcrumbs to the potatoes and knead them. Then form patties and fry in hot oil. (Maria Papachristodoulou, Kyperounda)
Frying.
Functional and symbolic role
Consumed during fasting periods. Vegetarian dish.
Additional information and bibliography
Oral testimony: Maria Papachristodoulou, Kyperounda (see. Kourri, P. and Lazarou, S. (eds.) (2007). Traditional recipes of the village of Kyperounda, unpublished data).
Web source: https://historyofgreekfood.wordpress.com/ 2012/03/13/).
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