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Cypriot Recipes: From Then to Now

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Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

Traditional Recipes

Καούκκος (καραμελωμένα αμύγδαλα) <br/> Πηγή: Έλενα Χρίστου Μάκη, 2011.

Kaoukkos - Almond praline

“When the caramel is done, add a few almonds to it. Then place the caramelised almonds with a spoon on each lemon leaf” (Testimony of Yiannoula Eleftheriadi, Asgata - Limassol).

Καουρμάς από τον Άγιο Θεόδωρο (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2013). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Kaourmas

A dish with pork and potatoes in a rich wine and tomato sauce, with aromatic herbs and spices. The recipe comes from Agios Theodoros in the mountainous region of Solea.

Καουρμάς Μαραθάσας. Από τη συμμετοχή της Μαρίας Πουλλή στο διαγωνισμό Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015. <br/> © Μουσείο Κυπριακών Τροφίμων και Διατροφής.

Kaourmas from Marathasa

Local variation of a widespread traditional dish with meat and potatoes. The meat used is pork, or goat.

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

Kaourmas with chicken

A variation to kaourmas recipe is the replacement of red meat with chicken.

Σούπα αυγολέμονη με ρύζι. <br/> Πηγή: andrea, https://www.flickr.com/photos/ariesandrea/382326444/

Kaourmas with egg and lemon soup

Lamb marinated in wine and combined with the most popular and beloved soup in Cyprus, the egg lemon soup with rice. The recipe comes from Analionda in the Nicosia district.

Καουρμάς με ρίφι (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Κυπρούλα Γεωργίου.

Kaourmas with rice

This recipe comes from occupied Lefka in Morphou. In this local variation of kaourmas, goat meat is used, and rice is also added to make the dish more filling.

Αγιομεμνήτικος καππαμάς, με αρνί και χυμό από κιτρόμηλα (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Kappamas from Ay. Memnonas

In this local variation of the dish, lamb is cooked in red wine and bitter orange juice. In Ayios Memnonas, this dish used to be served at weddings and during major festivities…

Καππάρι κουτρούβι, στελέχη, και καρποί ξιδάτα <br/> Πηγή: 1.bp.blogspot.com

Kappari - pickled capers

Baby caper stems and leaves pickled in red wine vinegar. Kappari (caper) grows almost everywhere in Cyprus and pickled capers are a popular appetiser or accompaniment to other…

Τσαμαρέλλα και ποικιλία κυπριακών αλλαντικών σε δίσκο. Τα καροτζέφαλα αποτελούν παραλλαγή του είδους. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Karotžéfala

Karotžefala was a type of preserved meat made from goat's head. It was utilised in the preparation of a soup, which was accompanied with barley rusks, called ‘kavkalies'.

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

Kateïfi

A syrupy sweet made with shredded filo pastry dough, almonds and cinnamon. A popular dessert of Middle Eastern origin, incorporated into Cypriot cuisine since many years.

Κανταΐφι με τυρί. <br/> Πηγή: elif ayse, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanafeh#/media/File:K%C3%BCnefe.jpg

Kateïfi with cheese

A syrupy sweet made with shredded filo pastry dough, anari cheese or goat’s cheese. Kateïfi is a popular dessert of Middle Eastern origin, incorporated into Cypriot cuisine since…

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

Katsoures

Slices of bread fried in olive oil and usually spread with sugar or honey, and cinnamon. They used to constitute one of the meals of the day, accompanied by olives and halloumi.

Κατσούρες κατά το τηγάνισμα. Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Katsoures with epsima (grape syrup)

Slices of bread fried in olive oil and drizzled with epsima (grape syrup).

Κατσούρες με φρουτοσαλάτα (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2014). <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Katsoures with fruit salad

Slices of bread fried in olive oil, sprinkled with sugar and in this variation they are accompanied by a fruit salad. Katsoures with sugar were a common delicacy during the period…

«Καττιμέρκα» <br/> Πηγή: Μουσείο Κυπριακών Τροφίμων και Διατροφής

Kattimeri

A pitta with cinnamon, sugar and honey, cooked on a metal nonstick surface with little or no oil.

«Καττιμέριν τυλιχτό» <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου

Kattimeri roll

A syrupy dessert. The dough is brushed with oi, spread with a mixture of cinnamon, almonds and sugar and then rolledl, twisted and placed in the baking pan in a circle, to form…

«Καττούες» <br/> Πηγή: E. Michael Smith, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:EMS-106929-MediumShells-rule.JPG

Kattoúes - shell pasta in the oven

After being lightly boiled in a pot, the pasta shells are baked in the oven in a mixture of eggs, milk, halloumi and spearmint. A modern recipe from the village of Kourdali in the…

Κεφτέδες με γιαούρτι και σαλάτα (Μαγειρεύω Κυπριακά 2015). <br/> © Μουσείο Κυπριακών Τροφίμων και Διατροφής.

Keftedes - fried meat balls

Delicious meat balls made with minced meat and grated potatoes.

Κεφτέδες. <br/> Πηγή: Στάλω Λαζάρου.

Keftedes - patties for fasting

A variation of the meatballs recipe, suitable for fasting periods or for vegetarians. Zucchini and carrots are used instead of minced meat.

Τα ξηρά κουκιά αποτελούν τη βάση της συνταγής. <br/> Άδεια δημοσίευσης: Υπουργείο Γεωργίας.

Keftedes - patties with broad beans and leek.

A variation of the keftedes recipe, using broad beans and leek, baked in the oven. Suitable for fasting periods or for vegetarians.