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National Dish Cyprus: Soutzouk Loukou (Recipe)
Discover Soutzouk Loukou, one of Cyprus’s most treasured sweet treats. Made from little more than grape juice, cornflour and …
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No dish is officially crowned in Cyprus, yet souvla comes closest, large chunks of meat turned slowly over charcoal. Begin with our Souvla recipe and work through 119 authentic Cypriot recipes.
The Most Famous Cypriot Dishes
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Souvla
Souvla is not souvlaki. The pieces are fist-sized rather than bite-sized, they go on a long rotating spit rather than a small skewer, and they cook for well over an hour. Cypriots …
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National Dish Cyprus: Sheftalia (Recipe)
Meet Sheftalia, one of Cyprus’s most beloved grilled treats. These little parcels of seasoned minced meat, fresh herbs and …
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National Dish Cyprus: Shanklish (Recipe)
Say hello to Shanklish, a fragrant cheese speciality that captures the sunny spirit of Cyprus in a single bite. Crumbled …
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National Dish Cyprus: Sfougato (Recipe)
Say hello to Sfougato, a savoury Cypriot omelette that brings a little slice of the Mediterranean straight to your table. This …
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National Dish Cyprus: Seftalies (Recipe)
Meet Seftalies, one of Cyprus’s most cherished grilled treats. These fragrant, spiced parcels of minced lamb or pork are …
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National Dish Cyprus: Saganaki (Recipe)
Discover Saganaki, the very good fried-cheese classic that Cyprus shares with its Greek neighbours. With little more than a good …
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National Dish Cyprus: Rizogalo (Recipe)
Discover Rizogalo, one of Cyprus’s most comforting sweet treats. This creamy rice pudding folds soft, tender grains into …
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National Dish Cyprus: Revani (Recipe)
Discover Revani, one of Cyprus’s most cherished sweets. This moist, golden semolina cake is drenched in a fragrant lemon …
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National Dish Cyprus: Resi (Recipe)
Meet Resi, a warmly spiced Cypriot dish that turns a handful of humble ingredients into something genuinely memorable. Tender rice …
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National Dish Cyprus: Psito (Recipe)
Meet Psito, a slow-braised classic that captures the soul of the Cypriot kitchen. Tender meat is simmered gently with ripe …
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National Dish Cyprus: Prawn Saganaki (Recipe)
Bring a little Mediterranean sunshine to your table with Prawn Saganaki, a much-loved classic of the Cypriot kitchen. Tender …
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National Dish Cyprus: Pourgouri (Recipe)
Meet Pourgouri, the humble bulgur dish that sits at the very heart of the Cypriot table. Warm, nutty and deeply comforting, it …
Read more →What is the national dish of Cyprus?
Cyprus has no single official national dish, but souvla is the one most often given that title, large chunks of meat turned slowly over charcoal. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 118 more authentic Cypriot recipes.
What food is Cyprus famous for?
Cyprus's most famous dish is souvla. This page collects 119 authentic Cypriot recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.