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«Σ̆ουσ̆ούκκος» <br/> Πηγή: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας
Šoušoúkkos

S̆ous̆oukkos is one of the most famous traditional sweets of Cyprus and you will find it in villages where grapes are cultivated.

Σούβλα. <br/> Πηγή: http://en.wikipedia.org
Souvla krasáti

Recipe from the village of Lysi. Before being barbecued on the charcoal, the meat is marinated in wine and spices.

Κρέας σουβλάκι με λαχανικά. <br/> Πηγή: https://pixabay.com/en/shish-kebab-fried-meat-skewers-food-817162/
Souvla with vegetables

While barbecued with vegetables, the meat absorbs their flavours.

Παΐδια του χοίρου μαγειρεμένα. <br/> Πηγή: fiftynightshades, https://www.flickr.com/photos/fiftynightshades/9864043286/
Spare ribs in tomato sauce

"In a pot, sauté the spare ribs until they are golden brown. Add the tomato juice, salt, pepper and the potatoes and let them simmer." (Ourania Christodoulou, Kyperounda)

Σπανάχι με τ' αυγά και πατάτες. <br/> Πηγή: https://pixabay.com/en/breakfast-eggs-spinach-food-meal-583765/
Spinach with eggs

In a bowl, beat the eggs well. When all the water has evaporated, add salt and add the eggs." ( Yiota Kyriakidou, Kyperounda)

Γλυκό μήλο.<br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.
Spoon sweets - Apple

The recipe for apple spoon sweet from Kyperounda village calls for apples that are not too small, and if possible of the same size. Kyperounda is particularly famous for the…

Γλυκό χρυσόμηλο. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.
Spoon sweets - Apricot

“…put them in a wide saucepan and pour the syrup over them. Bring to a boil over high heat until the syrup is ready” (Melanthia Haritou, Kyperounda)

Γλυκό μελιτζανάκι. <br/> Πηγή: Ζηνοβία Χαραλάμπους
Spoon sweets - Aubergine

"I place them in the pot with 3-4 glasses of water, with rose geranium, cloves and three lemon slices… " (Pepa Frixou, Pachna Limassol)

Γλυκό κιτρόμηλο. <br/> Πηγή: Ζηνοβία Χαραλάμπους.
Spoon sweets - Bitter Orange

This spoon sweet has bittersweet taste and a delightful aroma.

Ανθοί πορτοκαλιάς. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Spoon sweets - Blossoms

The petals of the blossoms of bitter orange, lemon, orange and other citrus trees are used in the preparation of this exceptionally fragrant sweet.

Γλυκό κολοκούι (κολοκύθι). <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.
Spoon sweets - Butternut squash

A delightful spoon sweet with its characteristic shape of a spring.

Γλυκό καρότο.<br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.
Spoon sweets - Carrot

One of the lesser known spoon sweets, but just as delicious as the other sweets.

Γλυκό κεράσι.<br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.
Spoon sweets - Cherry

Special tools are used today to remove the pits. In the past, women used metal hairpins.

Φοινίκια. <br/> Πηγή: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dates_10-8-09-101309_copy.jpg
Spoon sweets - Dates

Dates, with a distinctive sweet taste, are stuffed with almonds and preserved in syrup.

Γλυκό σύκο. <br/> Πηγή: Ζηνοβία Χαραλάμπους.
Spoon sweets - Fig

Primarily, unripe figs are used for the preparation of this sweet, which in Cypriot they are called koutsaka. Thus, the spoon sweet is also called fig-koutsako.

Γλυκό γκρέιπφρουτ. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπoυργείο Γεωργίας.
Spoon sweets - Grapefruit

A spoon sweet with a slight bitterness in taste and the special aroma of grapefruit.

Γλυκό σταφύλι.
Spoon sweets - Grapes

It is prepared using the sultana variety during the months of September and October, before the grapes are completely ripe.

Γλυκό κιτρομηλάκι. <br/> Πηγή: Βαρβάρα Γιάγκου.
Spoon sweets - Green Bitter Orange

This spoon sweet has a very strong aroma, bittersweet taste and a distinctive green colour. Follow the same recipe for lemon spoon sweet.

Μανταρίνια κλημεντίνες, κατάλληλα για γλυκό. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.
Spoon sweets - Mandarin

Preferably use small, ripe but firm mandarins - clementines to make spoon sweets.

Γλυκό πορτοκάλι.
Spoon sweets - Orange

Orange fruit, a favourite citrus fruit, can also be used whole to make spoon sweets. Suitable varieties are Merlin and Jaffa.

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