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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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Κατσίκι στο τηγάνι. <br/> Πηγή: αρχείο Α. Ματάλα.

Fried goat with onion

The meat is deep fried with onion. Serve with a generous squeeze of lemon.

Συκώτι τηγανητό. <br/> Πηγή: Michael Kwan, https://www.flickr.com/photos/beyondtherhetoric/5814162070

Fried liver

Very quick liver dish, flavoured with cinnamon, pepper and a bit of vinegar or lemon juice.

Συκώτι τηγανιτό. <br/> Πηγή: Jason Lam, https://www.flickr.com/photos/mesohungry/3822882109

Fried Sykotaria

Sykotaria includes the heart, lungs and black liver of the animal, which are fried one after the other.

Τριμιθιά (pistacia terebinthus). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Fried tremithies with eggs

Tremithies are the shoots of the terebinth tree. These are boiled and eaten with eggs as a tasty and original Cypriot omelette.

Χυμός πορτοκαλιού/ μανταρινιού, χυμός λεμονιού, χυμός σταφυλιού. <br/>© Άδεια δημοσίευσης από Υπ. Γεωργίας.

Fruit juice

The juice of orange, tangerine, grape or other fruit is used, along with a bit of sugar. The sugar that is added serves to preserve the aroma, colour and flavour of the juice.