Best Kleftico in Northern Cyprus

spireite


Joined: 21/02/2007
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 13:06

Where would you recommend for the best Kleftico in Northern Cyprus ?

Chessman


Joined: 13/05/2008
Posts: 486

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 13:37

Bellapais Gardens. IMO.

lanrick


Joined: 21/01/2008
Posts: 135

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 14:42

The Grapevine,always excellent.

gardenmaker


Joined: 01/09/2008
Posts: 170

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 15:08

rubbish my mate mustafas mum long way from catalkoy to karsiyaka but its to die for or theres a place past bogaz magusa cant remember the name but they only do kleftico and its the only restaurant there on the main road

markvpiazza


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 530

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 15:21

Tepe in Kumyali

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 15:25

Most of the 'Classic' dishes we have had in 'Tourist' restaurants in N & S Cyprus, such as Kleftico or Moussaka, have been truly apalling! ;-(



They havent the faintest idea of quality or preperation! They would be laughed off 'Masterchef'!



I cook better myself at home.



If you want really well prepared and tasty dishes, go off the beaten track, find the restaurants that are family run and full of Cypriots.



Failing that I can post recipes!





rob

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 15:37

susanne



I actually use a large Moroccan Clay Tagine which can be sealed with foil for the preferred 4 hr cooking time.



They're actually avalilable from Tesco in the UK, or decent Kitchen shops.

Bonibom


Joined: 01/09/2008
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 15:51

I gaurantee that the best Kleftico is from Chapter 1 in alsancak. Every Thursday and Sunday Eat im or take away. 821 3100

Also the best Cheesecake in the world. You have to reserve that at weekends.



Yum Yum

mountbatten


Joined: 12/04/2008
Posts: 102

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 16:13

RobnJOE,Recipes please

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 16:54

mountbatten



Ingredients for 4:



Lamb: either 4 lamb shanks or 1/2 or whole shoulder

(you can use 4 lamb steaks, but lamb on the bone is best)

2 Large onions, roughly chopped.

4 large potatoes peeled & quartered.

1 tin Plum tomatoes chopped, with juice.

(or 6 large tomatoes, halved)

3 cloves garlic chopped (optional)

3 bay leaves.

2 Tbs Rosemary (fresh or dried)

2 Tbs Oregano (fresh or dried)

2 Tbs tomato puree.

1 Pt Lamb stock (or water or veg stock) to almost cover ingredients.

Salt & pepper.



Cooking:

Place in clay pot, or large lidded casserole dish, but tightly seal under lid with foil.

Place in preheated oven at 150c or on hob at low simmer for 4 hours.



Do not be tempted to look! Leave it alone! As long as the lid feels hot, it's doing OK!



Serve with Greek Salad, Crusty bread, wine or Efes!



Enjoy!



p.s. If you have any leftovers (unlikely), take any bones out and blitz them up for a wonderful soup!



rob

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 18:02

Cano in Karsiyaka

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 19:41

msg 9



Having regualarly passed Chapter 1 in last 2 years to suggest you need to book means you are involved with the place.



Please do not try to influence others by potentially incorect comments.

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 19:52

I would not book a coke at chapter 1, over priced , over rated , Having eaten there It is one place I would not eat again.



All things to every one and master of none springs to mind.





This is my humble Opinion and may or may not reflect the views of the other members of this forum.

tonyhickey



Joined: 13/06/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 20:06

Rosies in Estenepe village, Wednesday nights. Tony.

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 20:09

Best Kleftico in north Cyprus is in the Maronite village of Kormakiti

Yorgo the butcher cooks the best Kleftico...unlike the commercial Kleftico you get in restaurants this is the real deal...This is partly due to the fact that Yorgo's animals graze naturally in that area of the island and this reflects on the taste of their meat..



word of warning.....Unless you book early in the day you don't stand a chance of finding any Kleftico if you just turn up..

PtePike



Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 2334

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 20:18

Msg 17 I agree.

spireite


Joined: 21/02/2007
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
11/09/2008 23:44

Thanks for that Iceman , do you have a phone number for Yorgo , is this a restaurant or a butchers where you can buy the Kleftico ?

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
12/09/2008 01:36

Yorgo's Restaurant & butcher shop is under the same roof..

tel 0392 7242066

mob 0533 8642772

Turbo


Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 833

Message Posted:
12/09/2008 06:15

Message 17,, :(



Another secret exposed, thank god its not too close to everyone.

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
12/09/2008 08:48

You're right Turbo....good job Kormakiti is a bit of out of the way.

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
12/09/2008 08:58

Halfway house, halfway up the mountain to Karaman ( on the right hand side )is the best.

stevie-d

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
12/09/2008 09:12

in my firin would be best but eating out wise is a small kasap opposite army base near bogaz/girne area. robnjo have you been reading rick steins cookery book again?lol.

Bonibom


Joined: 01/09/2008
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
12/09/2008 12:25

Reply for littlenige.



Seeing coke is just 2.5 ytl. May be this is to expensive for you. Obviously from your picture you eat lots so you are not able to eat out to regularly as to the cost involved. Maybe this is why you sit in front of your computer commenting on anything and every thing. May be you should think about booking a diet coke in stead.



Regards Okan



P.s I did see that Chapter 1 was doing a discount on salads.





ps you are a new poster and your posts are being moderated , personal remarks will not be tolerated , and make no mistake they will be deleted without notifation --------- moderator

Bonibom


Joined: 01/09/2008
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
12/09/2008 12:31

Cyprusishome



My interest to John and Cemaliye is that of good food and enjoyment. İ said that you had to reserve cheesecake, because it is without comparison to any other available and many times İ go their with my wife and they have none left.



Try the cheesecake and make comment ( if they have any)

May Chapter 1 continue to do well.



Okan

johnty


Joined: 03/06/2008
Posts: 257

Message Posted:
12/09/2008 12:38

Okan

Please refrain in making insults to people. We have had enough of such comments

ROBnJO


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Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
12/09/2008 13:49

firestarter



"robnjo have you been reading rick steins cookery book again?lol."



I think the last cook book I read was Fanny Craddock!



I love taking world recipes and doing my own thing with local ingredients.



Kleftico comes from the Greek word 'to steal', and is known as 'Bandits Meal'. There is no definitive recipe, it's whatever you can 'nick'!



The Greek 'Bandits' would steal a lamb and any veg they could, dig a small pit, light a fire with dry wood (no smoke), and put on stones. Once hot and the fire had died down, they would put the lamb and veg, herbs, water, wine, whatever, into a sealed pot or skin, place on the hot stones and cover with soil for up to 24 hrs. No smoke, no smells to give them away.







First steal your ingredients,....





rob

ladylittle


Joined: 09/03/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
12/09/2008 15:51

Hi,

In my opinion, Erols in Ozankoy is the best for Kleftico.......

Bowman


Joined: 02/05/2007
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
12/09/2008 17:30

Have to agree with the Errols posting.....

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
12/09/2008 17:34

I know it's not everyone's cup of tea (donkeys and all that) but I had the best Kleftico I have ever had at Aphrodite in Lapta.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
12/09/2008 17:57

you can buy a Tangine from IKEA... if you want to make it at home... the thing is to find really good lamb to start with and cook it long and low...

gardenmaker


Joined: 01/09/2008
Posts: 170

Message Posted:
14/09/2008 10:17

making it today dont need tajine just put ingredients into foil paper seal tight and dont let it dry up easy

Baspinar Bob


Joined: 15/02/2008
Posts: 618

Message Posted:
14/09/2008 10:42

Everyone seems to think lamb is always used but i think in many cases mountain goat is recipe of the day .



Bob.

KAVENKOY


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
14/09/2008 11:22

for me the best kleftico ive had in north cyprus is at the LEMBA restraunt in upper lapta.



you have to book to order but its well worth the wait



kav

timefore


Joined: 01/08/2008
Posts: 495

Message Posted:
14/09/2008 13:12

best kleftico to be had is Kozans and they use goat

frontalman



Joined: 28/02/2008
Posts: 499

Message Posted:
14/09/2008 14:18

Most kleftico is made with goat - sorry to disillusion the lamb lovers! They do interbreed so might be goa-lamb.



Iceman, the Greek name you used doesn't compute, what's the Turkish name, Korucam?

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
14/09/2008 15:37

for the best kleftico ever , try simbas's in iskele { when she's there }

Turtle


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Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
14/09/2008 17:51

Table for 4 Simbas ?

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
14/09/2008 18:06

most certainly , consider it booked !!!!!!

Tiggy


Joined: 25/07/2007
Posts: 1994

Message Posted:
14/09/2008 18:13

I can vouch for Simbas's Kleftico.



Linda and myself had the honour to be invited for a traditional TC Sunday feast a short while back. 1st CLASS food and company.

iceman


Joined: 15/08/2008
Posts: 724

Message Posted:
14/09/2008 18:49

Frontalman

re msg: 38



Yes,the Turkish name is Korucam.



and i confirm Kleftico should be made from goat meat not lamb.