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Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

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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.

Γλυκό αχλάδι. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.

Spoon sweets - Pear

"We peel the pears without cutting the stem. We heat the syrup, add the pears and turn them twice." (Eleftheria Valanidou, Agridia).

Γλυκό κυδώνι.<br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.

Spoon sweets - Quince

A spoon sweet with a delightful aroma and particular taste.

Γλυκό τριαντάφυλλο.

Spoon sweets - Rose

Made particularly in the Agros-Kyperounda area with fragrant, spring rose petals harvested in April and May.

Φράουλες σε ζάχαρη. <br/> Πηγή: Μαρία Συμεωνίδου.

Spoon sweets - Strawberry

Strawberries should be firm, large and not too ripe.

Γλυκό ντομάτα.<br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.

Spoon sweets - Tomato

Tomatoes are so versatile! Consumed fresh or preserved, sundried or in a sauce, they are equally flavoursome as a spoon sweet!

Γλυκό καρυδάκι. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.

Spoon sweets - Walnut

"... prepare the syrup and add the walnuts to boil. Repeat for the next three days until the syrup thickens" (Kyperounda, Kourri and Lazarou 2007).

Γλυκό καρπούζι. <br/> Πηγή: Βαρβάρα Γιάγκου.

Spoon sweets - Watermelon

Seasonal spoon sweet prepared in Summer from the peel of watermelon, a particularly popular and refreshing fruit.

Χυμός φράουλας. <br/> Πηγή: https://pixabay.com/en/smoothie-strawberries-watermelon-833470/

Strawberry juice

A favourite, refreshing summer drink. Fresh strawberry juice not only has a wonderful aroma and taste, but it is also very nutritious.

Στρουθκιά με αυγά. <br/> Πηγή: Χριστιάνα Χριστοφή.

Strouthouthkia me t’avka (with eggs)

“In a pan, bring the oil to a boil and add the strouthouthkia. Let them cook and then add the eggs..." ("Kyperounda")

Κρεμμύδια γεμιστά (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Χριστόφορος Γουλιέλμος.

Stuffed onions

Stuffed onions are prepared using the same minced meat and rice-based mixture as in stuffed vine leaves.

Γέμιση από τριμμένο τυρί και αυγά. <br/> Πηγή: Χαράλαμπος Παρασκευά.

Stuffed partridge

"Grate the halloumi and mix with the eggs. Stuff the partridges with the mixture and stitch the belly." (Iphigenia Eleftheriou, Kyperounda)

Χοιρινό φιλέτο γεμιστό, κομμένο σε φέτες. <br/> Πηγή: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pork_loin_stuffed.jpg

Stuffed pork fillet

Traditional Cypriot ingredients, such as lountza, halloumi, dried figs and sausage, accompany the pork fillet in a modern dish. Stuffed pork tenderloin is a similar dish (see…

Ψαρονέφρι ρολό γεμιστό, με σάλτσα κουμανταρίας (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Stuffed pork fillet with commandaria sauce

A contemporary recipe with pork stuffed with halloumi, dried figs and rockat and served with a rich commandaria sauce. Pork is often used in Cypriot cuisine while commandaria, a…