Shamishi

Shamishi (Greek: σιάμισιη) is a traditional Cypriot delicacy which is served usually during name days.^[1]

Information

Shamishi are semolina fried pies^[2][3] that have been produced in Cyprus since at least the 19th century and they are considered a traditional delicacy of the cuisine of Cyprus.^[1] Shamishi are known as a dessert that is served hot in special occasions such as weddings and local religious feasts^[1] usually along with loukoumades and water and it is a variety of fried pastry filled with halva and semolina. Except from halva and semolina, shamishi include ingredients like flour, water, sugar, mastic, oil (corn or groundnut oil), salt etc.^[1]

References

1. Gregoriou, Christina; Lazarou, Stalo; Yangkou, Varvara. "Σιάμισιη". foodmuseum.cs.ucy.ac.cy (in Greek). Cyprus Food Virtual Museum. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
2. "Shamishi (Cyprus Semolina Pastries)". howaboutsomegreektonight.com. How about some Greek tonight. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
3. Kitinas-Gogos, Dora. "Dora's recipe: Shamishi". neoskosmos.com. Neos Kosmos. Retrieved 24 November 2015.