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Souvla

Souvla is a pork skewer marinated with oregano, lemon and onion, then grilled over wood fire. It's Cyprus's most popular street food, served hot in pita bread.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

473 kcal per serving

Protein
38.5 g
Carbohydrates
3.9 g
of which sugars
1.5 g
Fat
32.8 g
of which saturated fat
10.5 g
Fiber
1.8 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Cut the pork into cubes about 3 cm and the onion into large pieces.
  2. Mix the oil, lemon juice and zest, crushed garlic, oregano, salt and pepper, then coat the meat.
  3. Let it marinate at least 2 hours in the fridge, ideally overnight.
  4. Thread the pork cubes and onion pieces onto wooden skewers soaked in water.
  5. Grill over medium-high heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning regularly, until the pork is well cooked and golden.

Variations and tips

In the oven. Place the skewers on a rack and bake for 20 minutes at 220 °C, turning halfway through.

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