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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

Ππαλουζές με καρύδια. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Ppalouzés

A thin cream made of reduced grape must bound with flour. When ppalouzés is cut into pieces and dried in the sun, we get ‘kkioftérka’ (kioftéria).

Το πρόσφορο της γιαγιάς Φλουρούς! <br/> Πηγή: Χριστιάνα Παρπούνα.

Prósforo

"Put the stamp on the prosforo and with a toothpick make a few holes around the stamp, not on it. Then using a knife, cut the dough in a round shape, 3 fingers away from the stamp…

«Προζύμι» <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου

Prozími (sourdough)

In the old days the sourdough was kneaded in the wooden basin and kept in a special pot, which contained flour.

Κροκέτες πατάτας. <br/> Πηγή: vintagecat, https://goo.gl/x3Zls6

Psevkies - potato croquettes

Psevkies - the Cypriot version of potato croquettes, an easy to prepare, tasty appetiser or snack.

Ορτύκι με μεσογειακή γέμιση και πατάτες babies (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2013). <br/> Πηγή: Αυξέντης Χριστοδουλίδης.

Quail with mediterranean stuffing

A recipe from Famagusta. Quail, a popular game in Cyprus, is stuffed with tomatoes, olives and halloumi, common staples in the traditional Cypriot cuisine.

Κουνέλι αμιαντίτικο (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Κατερίνα Λαζάρου.

Rabbit Amiantitiko

This particular dish stands out for its rich aromas, and the particular way it was prepared and presented. It was very popular in the community of Amiantos, hence its name, but…

Αυγά, το υλικό που διαφοροποιεί την παραλλαγή αυτή της ξιθκιάς. <br/> Πηγή: https://pixabay.com/en/eggs-bowl-food-meal-fresh-545073/

Rabbit Avkoxithkia

Variation of the "xithkia" (stew), in which, along with vinegar, beaten eggs are added to the meat. The recipe comes from Kato Mylos in the area of Pitsilia (Limassol district).

Κουνέλι καππαμάς (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2013-2014). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Rabbit kappamás

This food was the night before so that it would be ready for the next day's meal in the fields. The recipe comes from Paralimni.

Κουνέλι ξιθκιά με πιλάφι πουργούρι. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Rabbit stew with honey

The sautéed rabbit is cooked in a sauce of vinegar, wine, tomatoes and honey. Served with pilaf pourkouri.

Κουνέλι με αρωματικά στον φούρνο μαζί με πουρέ κολοκασιού, κολοκύθα βραστή και σάλτσα ροδιού (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Rabbit with pomegranate sauce and taro purée

In this recipe, traditional ingredients are combined in an innovative dish. The pomegranate sauce which includes wine, mountain aromas and carob syrup stands out.

Σταφίθκια. <br/> Πηγή: Ζηνοβία Χαραλάμπους.

Raisins

"Boil the water, add the soda and a bit of oil to give a gloss to the raisins. When the water boils, add the raisins..." (Marina Kiliari, Kyperounda)

«Ραβιόλες» <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου - Μουσείο Κυπριακών Τροφίμων και Διατροφής - Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά

Ravioles

Very tasty pasta with halloumi filling, baked in chicken broth and served with plenty of grated halloumi and spearmint.

«Ραβιόλες κορνιώτικες με ανάλατη αναρή και φρέσκο δυόσμο» <br/> Πηγή: Κατερίνα Λαζάρου, Λευκωσία - 29/1/14

Ravioles with anari cheese

Ravioles with anari filling, a variation to the traditional recipe that comes from Kornos village.

Μανιτάρια κόκκινα. <br/> Πηγή: Τμήμα Δασών, Υπ. Γεωργίας . <br/> Ανάκτηση από: http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/fd/fd.nsf/DMLphotos_gr/DMLphotos_gr?OpenDocument

Red pine and cistus mushrooms

A recipe with red wild mushrooms cooked with onion.

«Ρέσιν» <br/> Πηγή: Αρχείο Α. Ματάλα

Ressin

A traditional pilaf-like dish made from wheat cooked in meat broth. Resi is directly linked to the Cypriot wedding, since it was offered to the wedding guests at the dinner…

«Έψημα σταφυλιού, βασικό υλικό για τα ρετσ̆έλλια» <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου

Retshellia, rets̆éllia

This recipe uses apples or quinces which are prepared using grape must as a sweetener and originates from Marathasa valley.

Ρυζόγαλο με κανέλα (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015). <br/> © Μουσείο Κυπριακών Τροφίμων και Διατροφής.

Rice pudding - Rizógalo

A sweet treat which was widely popular in Cyprus among families who had sheep, as it was traditionally made using sheep's milk and flour. Today, rice pudding is prepared using…

Ρύζι με αθασούθκια φρέσκα και αγριοαγκινάρες (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Rice with green almonds and wild artichokes

A seasonal dish, prepared when green almonds and wild artichokes are available.

Κοκκινιστό αρνί με κουνουπίδι. Συνταγή από τη Φλάσου (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Rifi (small goat meat) with cauliflower

Dredge the cauliflower in flour and fry it. Place the meat in the pot and add the cauliflower on top." (Marina Kiliari, Kyperounda)

Κοτόπουλο στο φούρνο. <br/> Πηγή: Michael J. Bennett, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Roasted_Chicken,_Butterflied,_on_Potatoes,_Baking_Pan_Close_UP.jpg

Roast chicken

A dish that is customary on the Sunday table.