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Brandy Sour
Brandy Sour is the drink of Cyprus. It combines local brandy
with the fresh tang of Cyprus lemons. The ingrediants used
are lemons squash, brandy, angostura, soda and lots of ice
cubes.
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Moussaka
Moussaka may have its roots in Greece but no-one makes individual
moussakas in terracotta pots quite like the Cypriots, do.
The moussaka is layered with a white sauce then baked. Its
best eaten while still hot, this dish is usually served during
festive seasons.
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Macaroni Pastitsio
This dish, like any other country, is loved by all, the young
and old. Its delicious to be eaten right after baking. Although
the preparations stays the same, the ingrediants may vary
from different countries. In Cyprus, the special ingrediant
includes halloumi cheese, cinnamon, bechamel sauce and nutmeg.
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Barbecued Halloumi cheese
This is a special dish, made by the population of Cyprus.
This dish is baked adding Halloumi cheese, then placed under
a hot grill and grilled on both sides until golden brown.
The slices are then served on a warm plate with the dressing
poured over. Garnish with sprigs of coriander or flat parsley
before serving, eaten together with toasted pitta bread.
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Grape Tart
This delicacy, is one of the favorites among younger generations.
The grape tart is bakes in large quantity's, for serving purposes.
Serve well while chilled.
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Okra stew
No visitor to Cyprus should miss this delicious local stew.
The ingredients are hardly complicated but the combination
gives a flavour of its own. This is a great Cypriot favorite
and makes a good vegetarian dish. Served while hot.
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Melomakarona Honey soaked buns
To make the bread, hone is used in a large quantity. The ingredients
can be changed for sugar, instead. The buns are inkled over
coarsely ground almonds before serving.
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Kalimeras Halloumi
There's nothing lighter, more refreshing or tastier than this
dish, grilled or fried until it's beautifully brown and served
alongside a combination of crisp lettuce, raddiccio, fresh
Cyprus tomatoes and Greek dressing. Add some bread, a glass
of fresh Cyprus orange juice and you have a meal that will
brighten up your day.
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