1. Kouklaki yiouvetsi – This traditional Cypriot dish is a hearty and satisfying meal featuring lamb, tomatoes, aneri, and cinnamon all cooked in a clay pot. The flavors are rich, complex and utterly delicious.
2. Afelia – This classic combination of pork, red wine, and aneri is sure to please any palate. The pork is first marinated in the wine, then cooked with the aneri until tender and juicy. Serve with a side of potatoes or rice for a complete meal.
3. Soutzoukakia – This dish features aneri in a spicy tomato sauce with lamb. The flavors are bold and the texture is hearty, making for a flavorful meal that’s sure to satisfy.
4. Flomaria – Flomaria is a traditional Cypriot salad made up of fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and aneri. The salad is dressed with olive oil, lemon juice and oregano for a light and refreshing dish.
5. Lachanodolmades – These stuffed cabbage rolls are filled with aneri and rice and simmered in a tomato sauce until tender. They make for the perfect comfort food meal when served with a side of potatoes, rice or vegetables.