Nutrition
- Protein27%
- Fat71%
- Carbohydrates2%
Estimate for a typical portion of this dish; the venue's recipe may differ.
About the dish
A traditional dish consisting of lamb slow-cooked in a sealed oven or parchment paper to ensure tenderness. It is typically seasoned with garlic, herbs, and lemon.
- Cuisine
- Cypriot
Typical ingredients
- lamb
- garlic
- lemon
- oregano
- olive oil
General information about this dish, not provided by the venue. Dish pictures are illustrations based on the menu description, not photos from the venue.
History of the dish
Greece
- Origin
- Greece
- Named after
- klepht
Read more
Kleftiko (Greek: κλέφτικο, pronounced [ˈkleftiko]) is a traditional Greek dish of slow-roasted marinated meat dish (traditionally lamb or goat, but also pork) most often cooked en papillote and served with potatoes. Bell peppers, onions, and cheese (usually kefalotyri) can also be added.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article “Kleftiko” · version used · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Kleftiko / κλέφτiko: where else to eat it Back to the menu of Kasparis Tavern