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Everyone around me knows that I am Cypriot and that I constantly take recipes from Cypriot elders and the internet and apply them in order to continue the Cypriot food culture. In fact, my close circle always has to taste the dishes I try for the first time. Cyprus, which has been influenced by different cultures, does not have many dishes of its own. Although Kolokas (Colocasia), Molehiya (Molehya), and Halloumi (Hellim) seem to be dishes specific to Cyprus, they are among the foods that are taken from Arab and Greek cultures but are consumed a lot in Cyprus.

Kolokas (Colocasia),

Molehiya (Molehya)

and Halloumi (Hellim)

Among all these foods, there is one that is unique to Cyprus and is the favorite of all Cypriots and tourists visiting Cyprus. The name of this dish is “Şeftali / Peach Kebab” for us as Cypriots, but according to a rumor, the name is called after Ali Chief, “Chief Ali” Kebab. Chef Ali kebab has changed and started to be called Peach (Şeftali) kebab. Contrary to its name, peach kebab has nothing to do with the peach fruit. However, we think that it is a very suitable name for the meatballs cooked on the barbecue until they turn a peach color.

As for the peach kebab recipe, mix the lamb or beef mince (a combination of both is better) well with the meatball ingredients of onion, parsley, salt, black pepper, and a little hot pepper if desired. The most important feature of Şeftali Kebab is that the meatballs are wrapped in thin caul fat.

If you want to eat the easiest yet most delicious kebab in the world, you can watch the video below by Cypriot chef Meliz.