Cyprus-Forum.com

[webbo]

Somebody mentioned sandwiches above. The sandwich has found its glory in Cyprus, at least back in my days. Do they still make them like they used to? Or have they gone the Greek way and bastardised the process with prefab filling in indifferent bread?

Purdey mentioned Petros in Limassol, any other sandwich people out there worth noting in the old diary?

A note about the most innovative sandwich man in old Famagusta. He had a mini kleftiko oven fitted to his barrow and was the first to offer kleftiko sandwiches. Innovation and appropriate technology and the result was bloody worth it!

I LOVE kleftiko!

Can you still buy these sandwiches please as I have never seen them

Bubbles x

[Nikitas]

Bubbles,

The kleftiko sandwich man was around in Famagusta in 1962-63, we left in 63 and I assumed that the inventions would catch on. Apparently it has not.

This dude had a small oven/chafing dish gismo on his barrow alongside the customary roast leg of pork which all sandwich men had. As young cyclists buzzing around town we knew the times that the oven which prepared the legs of pork would get them out so we knew the best time to whizz round to the sandwich barrows for warm sangies.

[webbo]

Bubbles,

The kleftiko sandwich man was around in Famagusta in 1962-63, we left in 63 and I assumed that the inventions would catch on. Apparently it has not.

This dude had a small oven/chafing dish gismo on his barrow alongside the customary roast leg of pork which all sandwich men had. As young cyclists buzzing around town we knew the times that the oven which prepared the legs of pork would get them out so we knew the best time to whizz round to the sandwich barrows for warm sangies.

Cheers Nikita, though your reply was not what I wanted to hear!

Great job opportunity for all you Cypriots out there though............................................starting outside my house please!

Bubbles x

[Nikitas]

If you are interested Bubbles I have a way of making ersatz kleftiko in the oven or in a covered Weber style barbecue, guaranteed to reproduce 90 per cent of the kleftiko flavor and texture. Requires no checking, no turning, no minding at all.

[webbo]

If you are interested Bubbles I have a way of making ersatz kleftiko in the oven or in a covered Weber style barbecue, guaranteed to reproduce 90 per cent of the kleftiko flavor and texture. Requires no checking, no turning, no minding at all.

Will you? Thanks, but before you do, you do just mean an ordinary oven and not a kleftiko one, yes? (Do not have the posh BBQ either!!)

Bubbles x

[Nikitas]

Absolutely ordinary oven.

You need frozen New Zealand rolled boneless lamb. For some reason the NZ lamb turns out the best. The rolled lamb we get here in Greece weighs about a kilo and half and is in a net. Thaw it to room temp and dry well, rub all over the outside with salt, pepper and oregano.

Preheat the oven to 200. In the middle level place a roasting pan half full of water and on top put a grill. Place the meat on the grill. Put in the oven and turn the temperature down to 150 and forget it for 3 hours for weight of 1-1.5 kilos. Resist the temptation to open the oven and peek.

It comes out browned and crisp on the outside, most of the fat melted off and very tender. Let it stand for ten minutes before slicing. Oh yes, take the netting off before you eat!

[webbo]

Absolutely ordinary oven.

You need frozen New Zealand rolled boneless lamb. For some reason the NZ lamb turns out the best. The rolled lamb we get here in Greece weighs about a kilo and half and is in a net. Thaw it to room temp and dry well, rub all over the outside with salt, pepper and oregano.

Preheat the oven to 200. In the middle level place a roasting pan half full of water and on top put a grill. Place the meat on the grill. Put in the oven and turn the temperature down to 150 and forget it for 3 hours for weight of 1-1.5 kilos. Resist the temptation to open the oven and peek.

It comes out browned and crisp on the outside, most of the fat melted off and very tender. Let it stand for ten minutes before slicing. Oh yes, take the netting off before you eat!

Nikita mou, salivating as I read! Thank you so very much. I am going to give it a go this Sunday for definite.


Bubbles x

[Nikitas]

Goes well with tossed potatoes (patates antinachtes), green salad with capers and Merlot or Syrah wine. I found Mint Sauce at the local supermarket, the rest of the family hate it, but it goes with this lamb methinks.

[Raymanoff]

LYSIA in Deckelia used to have the best Cleftiko but last time i went there i was very disappointed. BEst sandwiches are still made in Larnaca. Especially the "Ipomoni" sandwich truck on the exit from Larnaca...

[Nikitas]

Ipomoni, what an amazing name for a fast food place! The owner obviously has a sense of humor! Easy to remember though, I will pay him a visit when I am in Cyprus next.