Cyprus Finest Magazine (issue 1, 2017) | Page 48

DELICIOUS NEW FOOD TO ENJOY ON TRIPS Dishes and Drinks From Around the World Every country has its special food and drink which is characteristic of its climate and history. It is much loved by the people of the nation and tourists from all over the world try to get the taste of the speciality wherever they go. Below are some dishes from all over the world that every food enthusiast must try. Cyprus England Bacon Sandwiches Bacon is one of the most consumed meats in England and a warm sandwich with bacon filling is sure to fulfil any bacon lover’s appetite. Full of protein and fat that flavours the meat, fried bacon develops a taste unlike any other. Whitebread is used as it balances the flavours of both the bread and meat. Caramelized edged of bacon are an added advantage as they increase its taste. Mayonnaise, tomato sauce, ketchup etc. are added to the sandwich to enhance the taste. Сommandaria —  Red Cypriot Wine of Kipriakon Restaurant Meat Meze A selection of small dishes with a variety of differ- ent foods, the Meze has fulfilling portions of food that can satisfy every type of eater. The flavours range from savoury to sweet to salty and every- one can find something that they will love. Meat Meze has a collection of different types of meat dishes. Salads, fish cakes, meatballs etc. are a part of the platter, including meat of land animals and seafood alike. Salads are also a part of the whole which consists of lettuce, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, parsley, cucumber etc. As everyone eats the meal together instead of separately, Meze is a favourite for bringing people closer. Kipriakon is a restaurant located in Limassol that offers the best red Cypriot wine ‘Сommandaria’. It of- fers authentic Cypriot cuisine and this wine is a hit among customers. It is thick, highly acidic and has a unique berry flavour that is loved by the locals as well as the tourists. Maldives Garudhiya Adnams Morello Cherry Liqueur The most well-knowing beer in Eng- land with a distinct cherry flavour. It is handcrafted in a distillery by mix- ing sour Morello cherries and sweet cherries with sugar and vodka and left to ferment with close supervi- sion and monitoring. It is mostly consumed during Valentines week/ month because of its characteristic red colour. It is used in cocktails by being mixed with lemonade, spar- kling wine, vodka, coke, ice etc. 48 It is a clear fish broth, which is a traditional dish and is much loved for its delicious taste and warmth. Tuna is the main ingredient which is boiled in salty water to extract all the goodness and taste from the fish. Onion and curry leaves add more aroma to the earthy soup. As Maldives has plenty of seas, sea food is a necessity and has become a staple for the people living there. A variety of this dish includes eating it with rice, chilli, and lemon. Sai Being a Muslim nation, alcoholic drinks are only found in resorts and hotels and thus, the favourite beverage of the country becomes tea. It is called ‘Sai’ in the local language and is the most popular drink which is usually taken in the evenings by the residents. Many varieties of tea include Masala Tea, Jasmine Tea etc. Masala tea has spices added in it i. e. cardamom, ginger, cloves, cinnamon etc. and Jasmine tea is black tea made with fresh Jasmine.