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Cyprus : Top 10 Meze Dishes

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1. Tahini

Sesame seeds are the key ingredient of this dip, ground with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and cumin and garnished with flat parsley.
2. Skordalia

This garlic dip is often served as an accompaniment to batter-fried cod and other fish dishes.
3. Karaoli Yahni

Tiny wild snails are a prized Greek Cypriot delicacy. In this dish they are served stewed in tomato sauce.
4. Zalatina

Zalatina, or brawn, is usually served with a relish of capers and a wild spiny pickle called kapari .
5. Moungra

Pickled cauliflower is another meze favourite to accompany meat snacks, especially in winter.
6. Ochtapodi Krasato

A seafood favourite, chunks of octopus are marinated then simmered in red wine and spiced with cumin and coriander.
7. Barbouni

Tiny red mullet are bony but delicious and served fried.
8. Halloumi Cheese

Grilled halloumi cheese has a chewy texture and is strongly flavoured. It usually accompanies smoked pork, sausages or meat rissoles.
9. Loukanika

Bite-sized smoked sausages are a must with virtually every meze meal.
10. Bourekia

If you can find room for dessert, these tiny pastries stuffed with curd cheese and honey will fill the last corner.