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Souvlakia

Thread the meat cubes on to the skewers and season with salt and pepper.

Cook over the charcoal barbeque until cooked evenly on all sides.

Serve with finely chopped parsley and onion.

Note: You can marinate the meat with oil, lemon and oregano. When threading the meat cubes on the skewers, you can put cubes of onion, green pepper and tomato between the pieces of meat.

 

Source: Cyprus Tourism Organisation

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Ingredients (4 serves)

  • 1200 gr pork without bone (cut in cubes)
  • Salt
  • Pepper

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