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Nutritional Values
520kcal
40gProtein
30gCarbs
28gFat
6gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥚 Eggs
Soutzoukakia
How to order / say it
Say it
Σουτζουκάκια — [soot-zoo-KA-kee-ah]
Order
I'd like the Soutzoukakia, please.
Locally
Θα ήθελα τα Σουτζουκάκια, παρακαλώ.
Say locally
Meatballs seasoned with cumin, cooked in a rich tomato sauce.
Why try it?
Soutzoukakia is a beloved comfort food in Larnaca, offering an insight into the fusion of Cypriot and Greek flavors, often featured in local family meals and tavern menus.
How it tastes
These meatballs are aromatic with a blend of spices, tender and juicy, served in a tangy tomato sauce that complements the meaty richness.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Introduced to Larnaca by Greek migrants in the early 20th century, soutzoukakia became emblematic of the city's culinary diversity and adaptation.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g ground beef
- 🌾 100 g bread crumbs
- 🥚 2 eggs
- 🧂 1 tsp cumin
- 🥣 100 g tomato paste
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic
- 🫒 50 ml olive oil
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
Method
- 1 Mix ground beef with bread crumbs, eggs, cumin, and salt.
- 2 Form into balls and fry in olive oil until browned.
- 3 Add garlic and tomato paste, simmer with water until sauce thickens.
- 4 Cook meatballs in the sauce for additional 20 minutes.
- 5 Serve hot with rice or bread.
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