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Cypriot Recipes: From Then to Now

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Αμυγδαλωτά, πλασμένα σε μπαλίτσες. <br/> Πηγή: robotpolisher, https://www.flickr.com/photos/lintbrush/336515229
Macaroons

Sweets made from a mixture of sugar, ground almonds and rose essence. This particular delicacy, found in many countries of the world, was incorporated into Cypriot cuisine in…

Μαγειρίτσα.
Magiritsa soup

Magiritsa is a traditional soup prepared at Easter in many parts of Greece. Since the 1960s it has become common in Cyprus as well.

Μαχαλλεπί (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015). <br/> © Μουσείο Κυπριακών Τροφίμων και Διατροφής.
Mahallepi - Muhallebi

A delicious Middle Eastern milk pudding that only requires a few simple ingredients."In the old days we used to grind the rice using a hand mill. Now the flour is ready." (Pepa…

«Μακαρόνια του φούρνου» <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου
Makaronia tou fournou - pastitsio

"In the baking dish arrange the pasta. Add the minced meat on top. Then add the béchamel sauce. Grate some dry anari on top" (Panagiota Savva, Agios Ioannis Agrou - Limassol).

Μολόχες φρέσκες. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Mallows with eggs

After they have been lightly sautéed, the mallows are fried in a mixture of beaten eggs and a little vinegar.

Φρέσκες μολόχες. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Mallows with garlic

"When the garlic is browned, add the mallows, some salt and half a cup of water." (Anna Sergiou, Komi Kepir Kyrenia)

Μολόχες φρέσκες. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Mallows with rice

" Sauté the onion lightly in the oil. Add the water, mallows, salt and the tomato pulp." (Melani Michaelides, Asgata, Limassol)

Μανταρινάδα. <br/> Πηγή: jacqueline, https://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetbeetandgreenbean/4263236140
Mandarináda - Mandarin Squash

A refreshing summer drink that can be easily prepared at home and stored for a long time. For the preparation of mandarin squash, the juice of Arakapa mandarins is boiled together…

Ακτινίδια. <br/> Πηγή: https://pixabay.com/en/kiwifruit-fruit-kiwi-food-fresh-400143/
Marmelada aktinidio - kiwi Jam

A recipe for jam made with a special, sweet and sour fruit - kiwiwhich became popular in Cyprus in more recent years.

Δαμάσκηνες. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.
Marmelada damaskino - plum jam

The plum (purnella, as it is called in Cyprus), is a sweet summer fruit, suitable for making jam and juice.

Μαρμελάδες. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπoυργείο Γεωργίας.
Marmelada esperidoïdon - citrus marmalade

For the preparation of this bittersweet marmalade a variety of citrus fruit is used: orange, bitter orange, grapefruit, mandarin and lemon.

Μαρμελάδα φράουλα. <br/> Πηγή: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Az-Strawberry_jam,_making_by_e-citizen_%28moonsun1981%29.JPG
Marmelada fraoula - strawberry jam

One of the most favoured types of jam.

Μαρμελάδα χρυσόμηλο. <br/> Πηγή: Βαρβάρα Γιάγκου.
Marmelada hrysomilo - apricot jam

"Wash the apricots and pit them.Put them in a pot with water to cook. When they are very soft, put them in a mixer to turn them into a pulp." (Sotira Eleftheriou, Kyperounda)

Μαρμελάδα μαραπέλλα, απλωμένη σε ψωμί. <br/> Πηγή: Horia Varlan, https://www.flickr.com/photos/horiavarlan/4268226019/in/photostream/
Marmelada marapella - santa rosa plum jam

The Santa Rosa variety is used for this fragrant and delicious jam.

Μόσφιλα. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Marmelada mosfilo - azarole fruit jam

"Take the azarole fruit, wash them and put them in a deep pot with plenty of water to boil and soften. Then strain them through a mesh strainer to obtain only the juice..." (…

Μαρμελάδα ροδάκινο σε ψωμί. <br/> Πηγή: Sarah R, https://www.flickr.com/photos/reid-bee/16857869421/
Marmelada rodakino - peach jam

“Wash and peel the peaches and cut them into slices. Put them in a pot with half a glass of water. After boiling for ten minutes, add the sugar…” (Sotira Kyriakou, Kyperounda)

Σύκα βασίλικα (βασιλικά μαύρα). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Marmelada syko - fig jam

"Wash and peel the figs and put them in a deep pot with the sugar. Press with the palm to form a mass. " (Sotira Kyriakou, Kyperounda)

Σουβλάκια. Ψήσιμο με σχάρα, στα κάρβουνα. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Meat on the charcoal

A distinctive and particularly popular way of cooking meat in Cypriot cuisine is barbecuing. Barbecued meat is usually accompanied by potatoes and various salads.

Μέλι, το βασικό υλικό της συνταγής. <br/> Πηγή: https://pixabay.com/en/honey-spoon-jar-flow-flowing-341566/
Melokrema - Cream with honey

A simple dessert with pure ingredients of the Cypriot cuisine. The recipe comes from Pyrga in Larnaca and was made in the 1950s. At that time, due to poverty, many people could…

Μελομακάρονα. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Melomakarona gemista

Traditional Christmas sweets with a filling of walnuts, cinnamon and sugar. When baked, they are drizzled with syrup and sprinkled with walnuts.

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