Traditional Recipes

Cypriot Recipes: From Then to Now

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Σαλάτα με άγρια χόρτα βραστά και λαδολέμονο. <br/> Πηγή: anatakti, https://www.flickr.com/photos/dodoco/17073211556/in/photostream/
Salad with pággalous (sea hollies)

… put them in boiling water and cook them for 5 minutes. Remove them from the pot, dry them and then serve them with oil and lemon." (Emilia Kouppi, Kyperounda)

Σαμπαστή (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Κατερίνα Λαζάρου.
Sambasti

An old family recipe from Larnaca.

Αναρή φρέσκα <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου
Savoury anaropitta

Savoury pie filled with a mixture of anarí and halloumi, two traditional types of Cypriot cheese.

Χαρούπια. Το σιρόπι τους αποτελεί τη φυσική γλυκαντική ύλη για τα σιαμααμούς. <br/> Πηγή: zeevveez, https://www.flickr.com/photos/zeevveez/7901134516/
Shamamous

A Maronite recipe with carob syrup. "... when we see that there are lumps of flour, we put some salt in the dough, add carob syrup and stir it with a spoon because it is hot. When…

«Σάμισ̆η» <br/> Πηγή: Μουσείο Κυπριακών Τροφίμων και Διατροφής - Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015
Shamishi - Šámiši

It was customary during the various festivals to prepare s̆amiši in the churchyard, a custom that continues to this day. Šamis̆i were also offered at weddings.

«Σ̆εφταλιές» <br/> Πηγή: Leonid Mamchenkov, https://www.flickr.com/photos/mamchenkov/16271899463/
Sheftalies - Šeftalies

A typical meat mezé of the modern Cypriot cuisine. Sheftalies are often served in pitta, combined very well with souvlakia and accompanied with potatoes, salad and yoghurt.

Χοιρινό ψαχνό κρέας. <br/> Πηγή: https://pixabay.com/en/roast-pork-fry-crusts-meat-raw-271978/
Shirishés

Pork cold cut, cured in a mixture of vinegar, wine and coriander.

Σιηννόπιττες. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Šinnopittes

A recipe from Rizokarpason regarding a type of very thin and crispy pitta containing seeds from the šinnos plant (Pistacia lentiscus).

Καρποί σχίνου. <br/> Πηγή: Donkey shot, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pistacia_lentiscus_CBMen_4.jpg
Šinnopsomo

A type of bread containing aromatic seeds from the šinnos plant (Pistacia lentiscus). They are also called šinnopittes and they are either soft or crispy.

Σησαμόπιττες συσκευασμένες. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Sisamopittes

The recipe comes from Marathasa. Sesamopites were one of the products sold by the people of Marathasa at festivals, along with porika, nuts, shoushoukko and pastellin.

«Σησαμωτά κουλούρια, Κυπερούντα» <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου
Sisamota

These bread products were customary in all the villages of Cyprus. They were especially made at Christmas and Easter.

Όταν τηγανιστούν, οι καραόλοι μοιάζουν με σουβλάκια (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Snails souvlakia-kebab

Snails are thread over wooden skewers and fried.

Βράσιμο καραόλων σε νερό, στην κατσαρόλα (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Snails with olive oil and lemon

Very simple, easy and quick recipe. Boiled snails with olive oil and lemon juice.

Καραόλοι με πουρκούρι (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015). <br/> © Μουσείο Κυπριακών Τροφίμων και Διατροφής.
Snails with pilaf bulgur

A recipe for snails and Cyprus' favourite pilaf made of bulgur wheat.

Καραόλοι με το ρύζι. <br/> © Μουσείο Κυπριακών Τροφίμων και Διατροφής.
Snails with pilaf rice

Recipe from Rizokarpaso. A dish that was prepared all year round and especially during fasting periods, such as Lent.

Καραόλοι γιαχνί (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Snails yahni

Snails with potatoes or zucchini in tomato sauce. Searching for and gathering snails was particularly common after rain, while their consumption was more closely linked to periods…

Καραόλοι κοκκινιστοί με πιλάφι πουρκούρι (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Κατερίνα Λαζάρου.
Snails yahni with pilaf bulgur

Snails in wine and tomato sauce with pilaf bulgur, a dish prepared all over Cyprus. Cypriots have been using snails as part of their diet since ancient times. They would cook them…

Τρεμιθθόσουπα (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2013-2014). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Soup with pasta and terebinth

A dish of daily life, consumed by rural families after working in the fields. The recipe comes from Armos in Paphos.

Κατσούες και σουππούθκια (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015). <br/> © Μουσείο Κυπριακών Τροφίμων και Διατροφής.
Souppouthkia

Cubes of fried bread with carob syrup or epsima. This sweet dish was consumed daily in the old days, since it was tasty, affordable and very beneficial. The two variations of the…

Κυπριακό ψωμί με προζύμι, 2014. <br/> Πηγή: Μάριος Χατζηαναστάσης.
Sourdough Bread

The Holy Water from the feast of the Holy Cross (14 September) is used for the preparation of the sourdough starter. The initial starter is formed by combining this holy water and…

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