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Cypriot Recipes: From Then to Now

Explore traditional recipes from Cyprus that are closely tied to the island’s heritage and history — and maybe even try making a few yourself!

Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

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Δαχτυλιά. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου

Dahtylies bread

Dahtylies have a long, narrow shape and are divided into parallel pieces so that each one can be cut more easily and evenly.

Οι τηγανισμένες κουλούρες τοποθετούνται σε μέλι. <br/> Πηγή: https://pixabay.com/en/honey-sweet-tasty-food-delicious-823614/

Dessert with anari and honey

A modern recipe for a dessert with a taste of Cypriot cuisine. The anarí cheese is mixed with eggs and flour, forming a dough that is shaped into doughnuts, fried and dipped in…

Φασολάκι. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Dried green beans with quinces

"Boil the green beans and before they are completely cooked add the quinces." (Panagiota Ioannou, Kyperounda)

Κουκιά ξηρά, σπασμένα. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Dry board beans with garlic

Fry the garlic in olive oil. When the beans are cooked, add the fried garlic. (Ourania Christodoulou, Kyperounda)

Λουβί ξιθκιά. (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014, Λευκωσία 4/5/14). <br/> Πηγή: Κατερίνα Λαζάρου.

Dry louvi xithkiá - black eyed beans stew

The half-boiled local louvi (black eyed beans), white and large, is added to fried onion and vinegar to cook.