Gemista

[LouiseCastricum]

Looking for recommendations for Cypriot restaurants in the Paphos area that serve the stuffed vegetables - gemista.

Thanks

[Uncle D]

[Sadie]

Laona in the old town Ktima

[darrow]

What are they stuffed with? Meat?

[LouiseCastricum]

What are they stuffed with? Meat?

Can be with rice or also with rice and minced meat. So either vegetarian or for people who also eat meat.

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Juicy, healthy and bursting with fresh and vibrant colors and flavours! Gemista or yemista (which in Greek means ‘filled with’) is a traditional recipe for Greek stuffed tomatoes and/or other vegetables that are baked, until soft and nicely browned. The traditional Greek recipe for Gemista can be either vegetarian (which in my opinion is the best!), where the Gemista are filled with rice, chopped vegetables and baked in a tomato based sauce, or they may contain minced beef or pork. There are countless recipes for Greek stuffed tomatoes (Gemista), with almost every household having its own. So feel free to experiment with the stuffing, with different types of herbs and varying amount of spices. Your imagination is your limit with this amazing Greek dish!
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[Sadie]

The ones at Laona are with minced pork and rice, very tasty