Sheftalia (locally [ʃeftaˈʎa]; Greek: σεφταλιά; Turkish: Şeftali Kebabı) is a traditional sausage that originated in Cyprus. It is made from caul fat, or omentum, the membrane that surrounds the stomach of pig or lamb, to wrap the ingredients rather than sausage casing.[1][2][3]

Sheftalia
Cypriot dish: Sheftalia
CourseMain course
Place of originCyprus
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsBeef, lamb, or pork

References

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  1. ^ Ferrier, Morwenna (12 September 2018). "Insane about the membrane: caul fat is pretty, delicious and popular". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Cypriot sausages (sheftalia)". Food. SBS. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  3. ^ Fletcher, Nichola; Bretherton, Caroline (April 2012). Sausage. Dorling Kindersley Limited. p. 117. ISBN 9781409375456. Archived from the original on 2023-07-07. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
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