Σούβλα. Πηγή: http://en.wikipedia.org
Recipe from the village of Lysi. Before being barbecued on the charcoal, the meat is marinated in wine and spices.
Name - Recipe
Κρασάτο χοιρινό κρέας στη σούβλα. Pork pieces marinated in wine and spices and then barbecued on the charcoal.
Pork cut into pieces for souvla
Red wine black
Ground black pepper
Dry coriander (ground)
Salt
Marinate the meat in red wine, dry coriander and black pepper for at least 12 hours or more. Transfer it to the souvla, and barbecue on the charcoal. (MANRE 2006, 40)
Marinating.
Barbecuing.
Additional information and bibliography
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Agriculture (2006). Cyprus Traditional Preparations, Press and Information Office, Nicosia.
Varvara Yangou
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