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
Χωστές βραστές. <br/> Πηγή: Xufanc, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Cynara_cardunculus#/media/File:Cards_bullits6.JPG.
Cardoons boiled with beans

Cardoons thrive in winter. In the past, at this time of the year, this dish was prepared regularly, sometimes even once a week.

Xωστές με σκόρδο.<br/> Πηγή: Xufanc, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cardoon-navarrese15.JPG.
Cardoons skordalia (in garlic batter)

Cardoon, a wild green (Cynara cardunculus), cooked in garlic batter.

Χωστές γιαχνί. <br/> Πηγή: Jessica Spengler, https://www.flickr.com/photos/wordridden/3213016648
Cardoons yahni with lamb

The taste of the cardoon is reminiscent of artichoke. In this dish, they combine well with lamb, potatoes and the rich taste of tomato sauce.

Φυτά λαψάνας. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Charlocks (wild mustard greens) yahní

Αλεύρι. <br/> Πηγή: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wheat-flour.jpg
Charlocks (wild mustard greens) yahní with flour

A fasting dish. The greens are cooked in a mixture of fried onion in olive oil and toasted flour.

Φυτά λαψάνας. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Charlocks with bitter orange juice

"Add the lapsanes to the sautéed onion and stir them until all the water has evaporated. Add the bitter orange juice and continue to cookl..." (Maria Ioannidou, Rizokarpaso)

Κοτόπουλο σε κομμάτια, κατά το ψήσιμο. <br/> Πηγή: https://pixabay.com/en/chicken-wings-chicken-food-spicy-466556/
Chicken and potatoes kappamas

After they are sautéed, the chicken and potatoes are cooked in wine. The recipe comes from the occupied Assia in the Mesaoria region (Famagusta province).

Κοτόπουλο ψημένο σε κρασί. <br/> Πηγή: https://www.flickr.com/photos/naotakem/3246800072/
Chicken in wine

" Put the chicken in the oven until it browns. Then, add the wine and let it cook through." (Charalambos Roussidi Hadjiharalambous, Kyperounda)

Φασολάκι σε σάλτσα ντομάτας. <br/> Πηγή: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Green_beans_in_tomato_sauce.jpg
Chicken with green beans

Chicken and green beans yahni (combined in tomato sauce).

Λούντζα σε κομμάτια. <br/> Πηγή: Πετρούλα Χατζηττοφή.
Chicken with lountza and kaskavali cheese

A family recipe of the recent years that was mainly prepared on festive occasions. It comes from Chandria in the area of Pitsilia (mountainous district of Limassol).

Κουμανταρία, χαρακτηριστικό κυπριακό στοιχείο της συνταγής. <br/> Πηγή: PdH-Evoinos, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortified_wine#/media/File:Commandaria_Cyprus.jpg
Chicken with pilaf rice

Chicken cooked in commandaria wine and served with rice pilaf with tomatoes and herbs/spices. A recipe that combines the contemporary and traditional Cypriot cuisine.

Κοτόπουλο με φακές και ρύζι (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2013). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Chicken with rice or lentils

Chicken and rice or lentils are cooked in chicken broth, which contains tomato sauce. The recipe comes from Pyrgos Tillirias in the district of Nicosia.

Κοτόπουλο με παραγέμιση (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2013-2014). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.
Chicken with stuffing

It is a dish served during festivities but also on Sundays at the family table in more recent times. The recipe is based on similar Greek and international recipes for stuffed…

Σούπα με ρεβίθια. <br/> Πηγή: Michael Verhoef, https://www.flickr.com/photos/nettsu/3587178430
Chickpea soup

A soup full of flavour that combines chickpeas with tahini.

Ρεβίθια. <br/> Πηγή: Veganbaking.net, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sprouted_Chickpeas_%285560562958%29.jpg
Chickpeas with pasta

A dish that creatively combines legumes and pasta, with rich aromas from parsley, oregano and rosemary.

Ρεβίθια με σπανάxι. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.
Chickpeas with spinach

A yahni dish of chickpeas with spinach in tomato juice.

Μέλι. <br/> Πηγή: https://pixabay.com/en/honey-dipper-honey-tool-bee-honey-351485/
Cookies with orange and honey (fasting)

Pure ingredients, like orange juice and zest, as well as honey, make these fasting cookies especially delicious.

Παίρνοντας το ξύσμα πορτοκαλιού. <br/> Πηγή: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Zesting_an_orange.jpg
Cookies with orange zest

The orange zest gives these cookies a wonderful aroma and a distinctive taste.

Κροκέτες. <br/> Πηγή: https://www.flickr.com/photos/andrea_nguyen/5333712223/in/photostream/
Croquettes with beans

Contemporary recipe with dry beans, which are boiled and pureed. The puree mixture is used to make croquettes, which are then wrapped in breadcrumbs and baked in the oven.

Σουπιές μαγειρεμένες με το μελάνι τους. <br/> Πηγή: Erik Jaeger, https://www.flickr.com/photos/erikjaeger/2864620228
Cuttlefish in wine

It is important that the cuttlefish is fresh, local and uncleaned. They should not be washed, so as to retain the taste of the sea and their ink. They are served with pilaf rice.…

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