Cyprus Food

Taramosalata, A Fish Roe Dip
About Taramosalata
Taramosalata is actually a spread well known in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus that is prepared from fish roe, freshly squeezed lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and either soaked bread or potatoes. This spread is often provided together in a Cyprus meze, or with appetizers, that often can involve a variety of smaller, light dishes that are consumed in advance of supper or with a number of glasses of wine or ouzo. Depending on what sort of fish roe is involved, taramosalata can be creamy white to ...

Tzatziki, A Yoghurt Dip
Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a yoghurt dip which is included in every Cyprus Meze. But it also accompanies souvlaki as a kind of sauce. In Cyprus tzatziki is known as ttalattouri and it includes less garlic but mint. Tzatziki is always served cold.

Sheftalia, A Cypriot Sausage
Sheftalia, a Traditional Cypriot Food
Sheftalia is a typical food from Cyprus. Sheftalia is a kind of sausage without skin. Instead of sausage casing it uses caul fat, the membrane that covers the stomach of a lamb or pig, to wrap the ingredients. In a Cyprus meze you will find Sheftalia often among a wide variety of dishes.