koúpes

Cypriot croquettes, koupes are a favourite meze or snack sold on the street across many Middle Eastern countries. The coating is made with very finely ground bulgur (pligouri), flour, eggs, salt and olive oil. The filling is usually spicy minced meat, but there are also numerous nistisimo, with olives or mushrooms etc for Lent; then they are fried until golden brown, and served with lemons.

They are a bit tricky to handle but there are special koupes machines that can help (and double for sausage making).