Appetizers & nibbles
Apohtin
Apohtin is goat meat salted and dried with wild mint, a speciality of the Cypriot hinterland. It keeps for a long time and is enjoyed in thin strips, often as an aperitif.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the meat into long strips about 2 cm thick.
- Mix the salt, mint, pepper and paprika, then rub each strip generously.
- Sprinkle with vinegar and place the pieces in a covered dish in the fridge for 48 hours.
- Hang the strips in a cool, dry, airy place for 10 to 15 days, until they are quite firm.
- Cut into thin slices and serve as an aperitif.
Variations and tips
Using what you can find. Replace the goat meat with well-trimmed lamb shoulder.
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Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus
Original Ecomely recipe.