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National Dish Cyprus: Garides Saganaki (Recipe)
Meet Garides Saganaki, a sun-soaked classic that captures everything wonderful about Cypriot cooking in a single pan. Plump prawns …
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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: Gamopilafo (Recipe)
Say hello to Gamopilafo, the celebratory rice dish at the heart of Cypriot feasts. Traditionally cooked for weddings and special …
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National Dish Cyprus: Galaktoboureko (Recipe)
Meet Galaktoboureko, a treasured jewel of the Cypriot dessert table. Crisp, golden layers of filo pastry wrap around a silky …
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National Dish Cyprus: Flaounes (Recipe)
Discover Flaounes, one of Cyprus’s most treasured savoury bakes. These golden cheese pastries wrap a crisp dough around a …
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National Dish Cyprus: Fasolopita (Recipe)
Say hello to Fasolopita, a rustic bean pie that holds a special place on the Cypriot table. Tender white beans, a handful of fresh …
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National Dish Cyprus: Fasolia Yiachni (Recipe)
Say hello to Fasolia Yiachni, a hearty Cypriot bean stew that turns the simplest of ingredients into something genuinely …
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National Dish Cyprus: Fasolakia Lathera (Recipe)
Meet Fasolakia Lathera, a sun-soaked classic that captures the very soul of Cypriot home cooking. Tender green beans are gently …
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National Dish Cyprus: Fasolada (Recipe)
Discover Fasolada, the hearty white bean soup that sits close to the heart of Cypriot cooking. This warming bowl brings together …
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National Dish Cyprus: Fakes (Recipe)
Discover Fakes, the humble lentil soup that sits close to the heart of Cypriot home cooking. Warming, wholesome and gently …
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National Dish Cyprus: Elioti (Recipe)
Elioti is Cyprus’s olive bread, and what makes it Cypriot rather than merely Mediterranean is the mint — dried mint worked …
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National Dish Cyprus: Eliopitakia (Recipe)
Meet Eliopitakia, the little stuffed olive pastries that capture the very essence of Cypriot island cooking. Savoury, moreish and …
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National Dish Cyprus: Eliopita (Recipe)
Say hello to Eliopita, one of Cyprus’s most cherished savoury bakes. These crisp, filled pastries bring together a supple …
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.