Sheftalia

Cyprus · Europe

Short description: This grilled sausage is closer to a small crepinette, with caul fat melting around seasoned minced meat as it cooks.
Ingredients: Minced pork or lamb is mixed with onion, parsley, spices, and wrapped in caul fat before grilling.
Cultural note: It is a cookout and taverna favorite, often tucked into warm pita with salad, lemon, herbs, and thick yogurt sauce.
Common misconception: The wrapping is not ordinary sausage casing; it is a thin lace of caul fat.

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