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Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

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Πάγκαλοι. <br/> Πηγή: Αυγούστα Στυλιανού.

Pággaloi yahni (sea hollies in tomato sauce)

"Put some olive oil in a pot to heat, add the onion and sauté it. Add the sea hollies with the chopped tomatoes and simmer..." (Despina Kyriakou, Kyperounda)

Παννυχίδα. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Pannihída

“…place it in a paneri (basket) which contains sesame and aniseed until it is coated all over. Place it back on the board and give it its final round shape. Finally, use a knife…

Σκάροι. <br/> Πηγή: Duncan Hull, https://www.flickr.com/photos/dullhunk/9706314577

Parrotfish yahní

Parrotfish was abundant on the northern coast of Cyprus. In Rizokarpaso, the parrotfish was cooked in a particular way: simmering in olive oil, onion and fresh tomato.

Τα χτυπημένα αυγά με ξίδι ψήνονται μαζί με τις τηγανισμένες πέρδικες. <br/> Πηγή: https://pixabay.com/en/egg-yolk-raw-liquid-beat-up-351469/

Partridge with eggs

The recipe comes from the Pelendri in the mountains (Limassol district). It is prepared during the hunting season or when frozen partridges are available at home. It is also…

«Πασκιές» <br/> Πηγή: Μαρία Συμεωνίδου

Paskies (pies with lamb or goat meat)

They are prepared and consumed during the Easter period, mainly in villages of the Paphos district.

Παστελλάκι φιστικιού (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015). <br/> © Μουσείο Κυπριακών Τροφίμων και Διατροφής.

Pastellaki me fistiki

Traditional sweet made from pure and nutritious ingredients of the Cypriot cuisine. Pastellaki was one of the typical delicacies sold in the open-air markets during festivals.

Παστελλάκι χαρουπιού <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Pastellin made of carobs

The preparation of pastellin from carobs was a process with many stages and a long duration. It is still used today in the village of Anogyra, the only village where carob syrup…

Παστόσυκα. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Pastosyka - dried figs

In the past, dry white figs were called pastosyka, and dry dark coloured were called maxilles. Maxilles are produced in Paphos. The sweetest and tastiest are those of Lysos and…

Κρέμα ζαχαροπλαστικής (patisserie custard). <br/> Πηγή: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Custard#/media/File:Trifle-%28custard-layer%29-plan.jpg

Pastry cream with goat’s milk

Crème pâtissière adapted to Cypriot cuisine with the use of goat's milk.

Μπιζέλια. <br/> Πηγή: https://pixabay.com/en/peas-vegetable-healthy-health-2686/

Peas with artichokes

A yahni dish with peas and artichokes that are fried and then cooked in tomato sauce.

Μπιζέλια με καρότο γιαχνί. <br/> Πηγή: Μαρκέλλα Καλλή.

Peas with koupepia and artichokes

A yahni dish with peas, artichokes, carrots and koupepia - stuffed vine leaves cooked in tomato sauce.

Χυμός και φλούδα πορτοκαλιού χαρίζουν πλούσιο άρωμα στο κρέας. <br/> Πηγή: http://www.pexels.com/photo/healthy-fruits-morning-kitchen-2994/

Periani

The goat is seared and then cooked in white wine, orange juice and orange peel, aromatics and seasonings.

«Αμπελοπούλια» <br/> Πηγή: Γ. Γρούτας

Pickled blackcaps

A favourite dish of the past. They were usually served pickled or boiled.** Blackcaps are a strictly protected species of wild birds in Cyprus; their killing/hunting and…

«Αβγά ορτυκιού, ιδανικά για ξιδάτα» <br/> Πηγή: Ιστοσελίδα Facebook

Pickled eggs

Pickled eggs are usually served as an appetiser.

Φασολάκι ξιδάτο. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.

Pickled green beans

" Clean and wash the green beans. Cut them in half and put them in the vinegar." (“Kyperounda")

Πιπέρια ξιδάτα. <br/> Πηγή: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friggitello#/media/File:Fefferoni.jpg

Pickled green chillies

Green chillies, like various other greens and vegetables, are preserved in vinegar and served as an appetiser or as an accompaniment to other dishes.

Ξίδι, το απαραίτητο συστατικό για τη διατήρηση του λαγού. <br/> Πηγή: https://pixabay.com/en/vinegar-cleaning-cleaner-clean-768948/

Pickled hare

The hare meat is boiled and then soaked in vinegar to preserve it.

Μανιτάρια ξιδάτα. <br/> Πηγή: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pickled_mushrooms_4.JPG

Pickled mushrooms

Mushrooms, like various other greens and vegetables, are preserved in vinegar and served as an appetiser or as an accompaniment to other dishes.

«Ελιές ξιδάτες» <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου

Pickled Olives

“Close the container and leave them for 40 days, but stir them daily. After 40 days, if the olives have too much water, remove the excess. Add the olive oil and vinegar” (Eleni…

Τριμιθιά. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Pickled tremithies

Tremithies are the shoots of the terebinth tree. "... boil them and let them cool. Put them in a bottle with vinegar, water and salt." ( Panayiota Mikkeli, Kyperounda)