What Is Cypriot Cuisine? 6 Traditional Dishes To Relish

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What Is Cypriot Cuisine?

 From aromatic herbs to succulent meats, Cypriot is a delightful cuisine that hails from Cyprus.

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The famous Cypriot cheese which is made from a blend of sheep's and goat's milk. 

1. Halloumi

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Sheftalia are savory sausage rolls made from a mixture of minced meat,, herbs, and spices, all encased in a thin casing of caul fat. 

2. Sheftalia

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Souvlaki consists of marinated and skewered pieces of meat, served in pita bread with fresh vegetables, yogurt-based tzatziki sauce, and a sprinkle of herbs.

3. Souvlaki

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Tender grape leaves filled with a delectable mixture of minced meat and rice, seasoned with aromatic herbs. 

4. Koupepia

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Tava is a hearty Cypriot stew that combines succulent chunks of meat, often lamb or beef, with potatoes, vegetables, and aromatic spices.

5. Tava

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Sweet tooth, try loukoumades, bite-sized doughnuts drizzled with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon and crushed nuts.

6. Loukoumades

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From grilled souvlaki to sweet loukoumades, exploring these traditional Cypriot delights is a culinary adventure. 

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