Few smells are as tied to Cyprus as charcoal smoke on a summer evening. The grill turns simple ingredients into some of the island’s best-loved dishes.
Souvlaki
Chunks of marinated meat, usually pork or chicken, cooked on skewers over charcoal and served with salad and pitta.
Sheftalia
Small sausages of seasoned minced meat wrapped in caul fat, which melts as they cook and keeps them juicy.
Halloumi on the grill
Grilled halloumi turns golden and soft at the edges. It is often served alongside meats or as part of a meze.
What to eat it with
- Warm pitta
- Village salad
- Tahini
- A squeeze of lemon
