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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾1gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Zalatina

How to order / say it
Say it Ζαλατίνα — [zah-lah-TEE-nah]
Order I'd like to try Zalatina.
Locally Θα ήθελα να δοκιμάσω Ζαλατίνα.
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A cold appetizer featuring pork preserved in gelatin.

Why try it?

Zalatina is a savory preserved meat dish often enjoyed as an appetizer in Troodos. It speaks to the preservation techniques used by the locals to ensure a lasting taste of the past.

How it tastes

This dish offers a cold, smooth texture with a savory and slightly tangy flavor profile, balanced by the gelatin. Often served with lemon wedges to heighten the taste.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Dating back to the early 20th century, Zalatina was a practical way for Troodos inhabitants to preserve pork. It became a staple at festive gatherings and a nostalgic reminder of traditional preservation methods.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g pork belly
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🍋 50 ml vinegar
  • 20 g gelatin
  • 🌿 3 leaves bay leaves
  • 🧂 10 g salt
  • 🧂 5 g pepper

Method

  1. 1 Boil pork and onion with seasonings.
  2. 2 Dissolve gelatin and stir into pork.
  3. 3 Chill until set.

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