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Sampling Local Cuisine in Cyprus
This article was written by Cara Thomas
If you’re off to the Mediterranean isle of Cyprus but not too sure what to expect when it comes to the local food, you’re in for a treat. Picture the freshest of fruits, vegetables and succulent fishes along with copious amounts of olive oil and whole grains and you’ll get a good idea of what has to be one of the healthiest cuisines in the world. In Cyprus, you’ll love eating like a local. Here are a few tips for doing just that.
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Local Cypriot Cuisine
Sampling the local food is a must on your Cyprus trip, whether you’re living it up on Ayia Napa holidays or chilling on the North coast at Kyrenia. Try avgolemono soup – an egg-lemon soup cooked with rice in a chicken stock – or mouth-watering koupepia – stuffed vine leaves. Moussaka is also a must; the layered aubergine casserole is a firm favourite of locals and visitors alike.
Pita
Cypriots enjoy bread with their meals, be it pita or even a slice of fresh bread. A pita bread straight out the oven is a brilliant accompaniment to any dish. Tear it into strips and dip it or eat it with horiatiki salad, souvlaki and other tasty native dishes.
Snack Like a Local
Healthy snacking is somewhat of a Greek past time. Many locals snack on fresh fruits like grapes right off the vine and figs straight from the tree.
If You Have a Sweet Tooth
Cyprus is definitely the place to visit if you have a sweet tooth. You can choose from rich pastries like galadoboureko (a sweet milk pudding pie) or baklava or even soushoukou (pastry strung together and dipped in rosewater and palotiza).
Eating Out
When in Cyprus, you will find restaurants to suit all budgets and taste buds. One of the best ways to sample local food is to order a meze in a traditional tavern. In summer, enjoy your meal in the open air, usually accompanied by Cypriot musical entertainment.
For some of the best local fare try Mandra Tavern or Andria Restaurant in Paphos, and Franx Bar in Limassol.
Washing It All Down
You’ll want to wash down your delicious dishes with some local drinks too. If you’re inclined to a tipple, have a sip of zivania, a potent local alcohol made from grapes or even a shot of infamous ouzo – an anise flavoured alcohol made locally. If you’d prefer a local beer, KEO is an absolute must-try and for a sweet dessert wine, have a glass of commandaria. A good thirst-quencher is a frappe, an iced coffee beverage that can be sweet, medium sweet or “sketo” (without sugar).
Cypriot cuisine promises to be the freshest and healthiest you could taste. It’s refreshing, moreish and in abundance. Remember to take your time with a meal – in Cyprus, eating is all about sitting down with the family and enjoying that time together.
About the Author: Cara Thomas is a UK-based writer who has travelled extensively in Europe and currently contributes travel articles for a number of food and travel blogs.
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