Meat
Tsamarella
Tsamarella is a piece of salted, dried goat meat flavoured with wild oregano, typical of the mountain villages of Cyprus. It is cooked slowly or grilled, and its flavour is intense and slightly smoky.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the meat into large chunks about 5 cm across and rub them with the food-grade salt.
- Leave to rest for 12 hours in the fridge in a covered dish so the salt can penetrate.
- Rinse the meat quickly, dry it and brush it with olive oil, crushed garlic and oregano.
- Heat a casserole over medium-high heat and sear the pieces for 3 minutes on each side.
- Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, adding the vinegar towards the end, until the meat is tender.
Variations and tips
In the oven. Place the meat on a rack and cook for 1 h 30 at 160 °C, turning it halfway through.
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Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus
Original Ecomely recipe.