Froodies - Cypriot Recipes - Main Courses

Written by Chris Sunday, 10 January 2010 00:00

Kolokassi is a root vegetable that grows in Cyprus. It originates from Polynesia and Asia. In Tahiti it is called Taro. It was probably transported through Asia to Egypt where its use spread to other countries of the Mediterranean such as Cyprus, Lebanon and Spain. Kolokassi is not found in Greek cooking.

This is a traditional Cypriot recipe where it is cooked with pork and potatoes in a rich tomato sauce.

Last Updated on Monday, 01 February 2010 16:31 Written by Chris Sunday, 05 April 2009 09:36

I always knew when my mother was cooking this dish by the wonderful smell of the red wine and coriander drifting through the house. Afelia is made with diced pork marinaded in these ingredients for several hours. Its not too difficult and preparation time is around an hour although you can stew the meat as long as you like to bring out the flavours.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 July 2009 17:06 Written by Chris Sunday, 05 April 2009 09:36

This is a dish that i like because its seasonal and healthy. It can be cooked with either chicken or lamb. Fresh peas, in their pods, are abundant in the spring througout the Mediteranean region and theres nothing that compares to their smell as they are cooking. Artichokes are commanly eaten raw but this is an excellent way to try sample their spicy exotic flavour in a cooked dish. Cooked artichokes have a soft texture and delicate flavour similar to jerusalem artichokes. The dill combines with the caramel-like flavour of the peas and enhance their aroma.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 November 2009 18:21 Written by Chris Sunday, 22 March 2009 00:00

Fasolia are white beans and this dish is cooked throughout Cyprus and Greece and many other countries around the world. 'Anything' yachni means cooked in a tomato sauce. Ripe, fragrant, tasty and cheap tomatoes are abundant in the Mediterranean region and so this is a perfect dish to cook with fresh tomatoes you have left over and that are not suitable for salads. I never use tinned tomatoes. I see people buying them in Cyprus and I think they're just silly, or pretentious. Anyway, this is a great vegetarian dish that goes well with fresh bread and red wine. Beans Means Fasolia