Mulberry (Dut in Turkish)
In April mulberry trees produce fruit. There are a number of different varieties of mulberry that grow in North Cyprus. Black Mulberry...
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Cypriot Food
infonorthcyprus
Apr 8, 20213 min read
Chamomile (Papatya in Turkish)
In March, the pretty white and yellow flowers of wild chamomile (Matricaria recuitita/chamomilla) can be seen growing in fields, open...
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infonorthcyprus
Mar 14, 20212 min read
Kolokas (Taro Stew) Recipe
This is a popular traditional Turkish Cypriot recipe. Colocasia esculenta is a tropical plant grown primarily for its edible corms, a...
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infonorthcyprus
Mar 8, 20212 min read
Karnıyarık (Turkish Stuffed Aubergine) Recipe
Karnıyarık (lit. 'riven belly' in Turkish) is a dish found in Turkish cuisine consisting of eggplant stuffed with a mix of sautéed...
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infonorthcyprus
Mar 5, 20211 min read
Culture of Meze Table
by Show Me North Cyprus Source: Show Me North Cyprus https://www.facebook.com/watch/showmenorthcyprus/
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infonorthcyprus
Mar 3, 20212 min read
Sea bass with caramelized shallot purée & pomegranate dressing
Turkish Cypriot Chef, Selin Kiazim has recently become very well known in the UK, as she takes traditional recipes and ingredients from...
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infonorthcyprus
Mar 3, 20213 min read
Wild Thyme (Kekik)
Wild thyme (Thymus Capitatus) is different from common thyme, in the wild it grows as a low growing, tightly branches bush and the new...
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infonorthcyprus
Mar 2, 20212 min read
Wild Sage (adaçayı)
A common sight in the mountains in spring are the flowers and new growth of wild sage. A common sight in the mountains in spring are the...
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infonorthcyprus
Feb 18, 20211 min read
HALLOUMI - HELLIM
A documentary about the distinctive cheese indigenous to Cyprus. Source: Eurotoques Cyprus Office / George Sycallides...
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infonorthcyprus
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Wild Asparagus (Ayrelli)
A firm favourite with all Cypriots is Wild Asparagus (Ayrelli in Cypriot). This is found all over Northern Cyprus and can be harvested...
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infonorthcyprus
Feb 10, 20211 min read
Eggs with Wild Asparagus
This the most popular way to prepare wild asparagus is with eggs, but it can be used in many other dishes too. Ingredients: 500gr (1...
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infonorthcyprus
Feb 6, 20211 min read
Hummus Recipe
Ingredients 400 gr. dry ckickpeas Water 5 lemons 500 gr. sesame paste (tahini) 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tbsp salt 8...
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infonorthcyprus
Feb 6, 20211 min read
Hellim Böreği (Hellim-Filled Pastry)
How to make ''Hellim Boregi'' Ingredients For the pastry: 1/2 kg plain flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup olive oil warm water, as required For...
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infonorthcyprus
Jan 13, 20211 min read
Wild Mallow & Lapsana Salad
Wild Mallow & Lapsana Salad Ingredients: 2 bunches wild mallow 1 bunch nipplewort 7 cups water Salt to taste ½ cup olive oil 1 lemon 1...
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infonorthcyprus
Jan 12, 20212 min read
Wild Herbs - Wild Mallow & Nipplewort - January
In early spring wild herbs start to grow all over the Cyprus countryside, these have traditionally been made to make vegetable dishes,...
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infonorthcyprus
Dec 18, 20202 min read
Persimmon or Sharon Fruit (Cennet Meyvesi)
The Persimmon, known as cennet meyvesi, or heaven/paradise fruit in Turkish looks similar to a tomato but is orange in colour. Sometimes...
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infonorthcyprus
Dec 16, 20201 min read
Persimmon Compote
Ingredients ⦁ 1 cup dry white wine ⦁ ½ cup sugar ⦁ 1 star anise ⦁ 1 cinnamon stick ⦁ Kosher salt ⦁ 4 Fuyu persimmons, peeled, cored and...
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infonorthcyprus
Nov 4, 20202 min read
Winter Squash - Vegetable of the Month - November
Squashes are grown widely in North Cyprus being an excellent winter vegetable as its hard skin means it can be stored for several months....
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infonorthcyprus
Oct 21, 20202 min read
Pumpkin Seeds
A common tradition in this region is eating pumpkin seeds. Available pre-packed everywhere you crush the outer skin with your teeth and...
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infonorthcyprus
Oct 7, 20204 min read
Vegetable of the Month - Pumpkin - October
Cyprus pumpkins are a beautiful sight at this time of year and remind that winter is fast approaching. Archaeologists discovered the...
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