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Taramosalata (Fish roe salad - meze)

  Photo taken from Athinorama Umami Taramosalata There are also the Greek classics, think something like a dip but instead of using nachos or vegetables to eat them we use bread. Taramosalata is one of those dishes.   It is roe fish blended into a creamy pink dip of pureed potatoes with parsley, lemon juice, and finely chopped onion (optional).   In meze, this is one of the first dishes that it is served.   In taverns, they always bring it along with salad, tzatziki, and tahini.   We will talk about the last two later.   Well, let’s see our recipe…   Ingredients 2 kg tarama (fish roe). 1 large potato or two small ones 450gr of Greek bread 1 tsp of shredded and dried onion 1 cup olive oil The juice of one lemon (medium size) Tarama is the hardest ingredient to find, so it is a good idea to look at groceries that import Mediterranean food. It is usually sold in larger jars, but you can store the remainder in the freezer for months. Peel the potatoes and cut t

Koupes (Wheat bulgur filled with ground pork meat)


Koupes can be a starter, a main dish, or a side dish. When I was little koupes was a street food, but nowadays koupes are usually a treat we offer to our guests at birthday or cocktail parties.

In my family koupes are considered a number one finger food so I decided that it was time I learn how to make them.

My first attempt was quite a success considering the fact that I do not have a machine to form the dough, which would make my attempt much easier.

Anyway, if you ever find yourselves in Cyprus ask for koupes. You will never forget this flavor…


This recipe is dedicated to my friend Ivy and the “Creative Concoctions #4”, an event which is held in Kopiaste.. to Greek Hospitality.

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Below you can find all relevant information on how to prepare this super treat!

Koupes (Wheat bulgur filled with ground pork meat)


Dough Ingredients
4 cups of fine bulgur
4 cups of water
4 tablespoons of Greek extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
Salt, pepper, and cinnamon (to taste)
1 small onion (chopped)

Filling Ingredients
600gr ground pork
4 cups onions (finely chopped)
¾ cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
2 cups parsley (finely chopped)
Salt, pepper, and cinnamon (to taste)
Oil for frying (Good quality)

Preparation Method
You can find koupes preparation details to Ivy’s blog “Mint, Cinnamon & Blossom Water”. She has a slightly different recipe than mine but the preparation method is the same.

I will only give you the details about the dough preparation.


1) Boil the water with olive oil and the chopped onions.
2) Add the bulgur, salt, pepper, and cinnamon to taste. Mix well.
3) Allow to cool completely and refrigerate overnight.
4) The next day add the flour and incorporate well. If the mixture is too stiff add a bit of water. The dough should be sticky.

I used the backside of a wooden spoon in order to make the hole, in the dough, in which I put the filling. You can do it with your finger as Ivy suggests, or by using a machine, which by the way is the easiest method.




I hope you manage to succeed in making koupes because I am sure you, your family and friends will be thrilled with the result.
Good luck…!

Comments

  1. Gosh, these koupes look sensational. Thanks for sharing the recipe, since my first reaction was to change our holiday to Cyprus this year, just to taste them!

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  2. I have never heard of Koupes before, but they look wonderful! Thanks!

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  3. I've never heard of these before, but they sound like something I would really enjoy!

    Thanks for following my blog!

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  4. Never heard of koupes before,they look amazing!I am your newest follower,dear!You have a lovely blog!If you want,drop by my blog (nostimia.blogspot.com) to get a taste of greek cuisine!Πολλά φιλιά από Ελλάδα:))

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  5. I've seen a TV program this. But I forgot the recipe. The program title was My Greek kitchen.
    It looks delicious.

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  6. These look fantastic! I've never heard of them before. Perhaps one of these days we'll cook-up some dishes from Cyprus and I know these will make the list!

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  7. Eftychia thanks a lot for the link-love :) Now I feel like making koupes again as soon as my husband gets well again.

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  8. they look super crispy.. i might use chicken instead :)

    USe of bulgar wheat is so new to me..

    New to your space and Happy to follow u :)

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  9. Thanks a lot for the recipe - we're dying after ethnic foods of all backgrounds, but Mediterranean and Greek foods are a delight especially :)

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  10. These look really delicious! I love recipes which call for the addition of cinnamon to the meat. And I love that they can be an appetizer or a meal. Yum! : )

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  11. I would never have thought to use bulgar in this way, what a fab idea!

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  12. Oh, these look good! I've never heard or imagined of such a dish, but I'd love to visit Cyprus and sample these yummy fritters...or maybe I'll just have to make my own :)

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  13. Beautiful job. Sometimes I see a finger food I know I would want the lions share of...this definitely falls in that category. ;)

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  14. Wow look very crispy and yummy. This will definitely will get a lot of attention if served as a finger food on an afternoon tea party. GHood job Efty.

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  15. looks they are perfectly done :).....
    i thnk my hubby will love them....

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  16. Oh my goodness, do those look good. I've never heard of these but I would love to try them!

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  17. yum. I love food like this but not having a deep fryer, I shy away from doing deep fried anything. Thanks for sharing a little morsel of Cyprus.

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  18. I've never had koupes ... but I totally want to try to make them (w/veggie meat :D). Yours look delicious!

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  19. These really look delicious. I know I would love them. Now all I need is time to experiment with them. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  20. never had an exterior like this...but it looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  21. This looks fantastic and very much like our stuffed bulgur kofte. We stuff it with ground beef and walnut mixture. And I know it's not very easy to make its dough. Great job!

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  22. Amazing... I will give it a try, thanks for sharing

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  23. These look delicious. I'm going to have to give them a try.

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