Meze
The definite introduction to Cypriot food. Meze consists of around 30 different dishes, meat or fish based. A unique eating experience, and a must try for every visitor to Cyprus.
Afelia
Pork marinated in wine and coriander.
Sheftalia
Grilled spiced mince balls.
Koupepia
Grape leaves stuffed with minced meat and rice.
Stifado
Beef stew casseroled with wine, spices and lots of onions.
Loukanika
Sausages soaked in red wine and smoked.
Kleftiko
Lamb slowly cooked in a sealed clay oven and seasoned with bay leaves and other spices.
Lountza
Smoked pork done in a very Cypriot way.
Halloumi
White cheese made from sheep's milk, spiced with peppermint and normally served grilled.
Talatouri
A much tastier version of the Greek Tzatziki, a yogurt dip with fresh mint and garlic.
Cyprus of course being a Mediterranean island has a lot of fresh fish dishes to offer including barbouni - red mullet, octopus cooked in whine, kalamari, white bait, sea bass and a lot more.
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