Traditional Recipes

Cypriot Recipes: From Then to Now

Explore traditional recipes from Cyprus that are closely tied to the island’s heritage and history — and maybe even try making a few yourself!

Traditional Recipes
Traditional Recipes
Traditional Recipes
Traditional Recipes
Λεμονάδα. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπoυργείο Γεωργίας.
Lemonade - Lemon squash

Lemonade is usually enjoyed cold, as a refreshing summer drink. It is prepared by simply adding cold water to concentrated lemon juice.

Φακές σούπα με κρεμμύδι και ρύζι. <br/> Πηγή: Rooey202, https://www.flickr.com/photos/rooey/6929378883
Lentil soup

A very simple recipe for legume soup, enhanced with rice and onion. This soup is usually served with bread and black olives.

Οι φακές συνδυάζονται εξαιρετικά με ζυμαρικά. <br/> Πηγή: Umbria Lovers, https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strangozzi#/media/File:Lentils_soup_with_strangozzi.jpg
Lentil soup with trin

Before adding to the soup, half of the trin is lightly sautéed in olive oil until golden brown. Trin is a type of Cypriot homemade pasta.

Φατζιή ξιθκιά ή σούπα φακές ξιδάτη (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015). <br/> © Μουσείο Κυπριακών Τροφίμων και Διατροφής.
Lentil soup with vinegar

Lentils are boiled in water with rice or various greens and vegetables. Towards the end of cooking, olive oil and vinegar are added to the soup.

Φακές μουτζιέντρα με κρεμμύδι, ψωμί, λεμόνι και ελιές μαύρες. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Κατερίνα Μηνά-Καρεκλά.
Lentils mujedra

A variation of the Middle Eastern dish mujadara with lentils and rice. This dish is usually served with seasonal vegetables, onion, bread and black olives.

Φακές γιαχνί με καρότο και σέλινο. <br/> Πηγή: Jeffrey Coolwater, https://www.flickr.com/photos/4th_time/8451342391/
Lentils yahni

Lentils, rice and fried onions, cooked in tomato juice, served either as is or in the form of a soup with a variety of greens.

Ζύμωμα. <br/> Πηγή: Αρ. Παπαδοπούλου.
Litratžénes with vaklin (lamb tail fat)

Pittes (flatbreads) with vaklin (lamb tail fat).

Ζύμη. <br/> Πηγή: https://pixabay.com/en/bake-bakery-bread-dough-flour-71700/
Litratžénes with whey

A recipe from Rizokarpaso. To prepare the dough for the pittes, the flour is kneaded with whey, salt and oil.

Συκώτι στην κατσαρόλα. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Liver fried in a pot

The liver is fried with onions and various herbs; vinegar is added towards the end of cooking.

Στιφάδο. Πηγή: Sofia Gk, https://www.flickr.com/photos/sofiagk/5203770165/
Liver stew

"Sauté the onions in oil and then add the liver. Next, add the tomatoes and the herbs..." (Panayiota Savva, Agios Ioannis Agrou)

«Παρασκευή λουκάνικων» <br/> Πηγή: Υπoυργείο Γεωργίας
Loukaniko (sausage)

A type of sausage made in Cyprus from pork and matured in salt, red wine and a variety of spices. It is dried in the sun and then smoked daily for 8-10 days.

«Λουκουμάδες στο τηγάνι» <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου
Loukoumades

"Cut the loukoumades using a small spoon and drop them into the hot oil. Once they are golden brown, drain them in a colander and place them in the cold syrup.' (oral testimony of…

Τερτζελλούθκια με το χαρουπόμελο, ή λουλλούθκια. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Loullouthkia

A version from Rizokarpaso of a popular Cypriot recipe for "tertžellouthkia" or "koullourouthkia with honey". The tertžellouthkia, just like the loullouthkia, were baked either in…

Λούντζα. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης:Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.
Lountza

Cyprus lountza, a type of cured ham, is widely enjoyed as part of the traditional mezé and in sandwiches. Made from pork tenderloin matured in salt, red wine and dry coriander and…

Φιλέτο χοιρινό, τηγανισμένο. <br/> Πηγή: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mesohungry/3871208475/
Lountza cooked in wine

In this recipe the several-day process of making lountza is simplified. The pork is fried, then cooked in wine and coriander.Cyprus lountza is a type of cured ham made from pork…

Λουβάνα σούπα. <br/>Πηγή: Κωνσταντίνος Καραολής.
Louvana (Cyprus vetch) soup

" ... add the chopped celery, along with the rice and salt. Immediately after that, finely chop the onion and fry it in plenty of olive oil. When it is ready, add it to the soup…

Λουβάνα πουρέ (φάβα). <br/> Πηγή: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dodoco/14906790028
Louvana purée

The seeds of the peeled, dried and cracked yellow peas (Cyprus vetch) are boiled, mashed and turned into a velvety puree. Olive oil and lemon are added, and sprinkled with parsley…

Λουβιά με κόκκινη κολοκύθα (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Louvi (black-eyed beans) with butternut squash

A dish, which was prepared for financial reasons, when there was leftover food from the previous day's meal. The recipe comes from Yermasogia, a suburb of Limassol.

Λουβί ξηρό. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.
Louvi (black-eyed beans) with glintous (green amaranth leaves)

"In a pot, place the louvi, the glintous, the oil and the salt and cook. Serve with a dash of vinegar or lemon." (Haritos Haritou, Kyperounda)

Λουβκιά με χοιρομέρι (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Κατερίνα Λαζάρου.
Louvi (black-eyed beans) with hiromeri (smoked pork ham)

A unique recipe with a combination of ingredients inspired by the traditional Cypriot cuisine.

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