Pestropha Troodous - Troodos trout
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Troodos trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a fresh-water fish, produced in hatcheries on the Troodos mountains range.
Name - Origin
The trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) of Troodos is a fresh-water fish, produced in hatcheries on the Troodos mountains range (MANRE, 2010).
Trout production is carried out in reservoirs with spring water from the Troodos region. Its production, directly related to climatic conditions (especially temperature and rainfall), is carried out throughout the year (MANRE, 2010).
Functional and symbolic role
Troodos trout is consumed when barbecued on the charcoal, grilled or baked. It is a main ingredient in contemporary recipes.
Additional information and bibliography
The infertility of the soil of the mountainous area of Troodos, led people in many surrounding villages since the 1960s to utilise the rivers and dams that exist in the area for trout cultivation. Since 1971, both locals and tourists visit the local restaurants in villages like Kakopetria, Platres and Foini all year round to taste the famous Troodos trout.
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Agriculture (2010). Gastronomic Map of Cyprus, Press and Information Office, Nicosia.
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