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Shamishi

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Shamishi
Shamishi in the middle, dusted with sugar
TypeFried dessert
CourseDessert

Shamishi (Greek: σιάμισιη, Turkish: Şamişi)[1] is a traditional Cypriot delicacy which is served usually during name days.[2]

Etymology

Look up Şam or işi in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

The name shamishi (Şamişi) means "work of Damascus."[3][4]

Origin

Shamishi dates back to Ottoman Cyprus.[2][3][5] It is thought to have been influenced by Middle Eastern cuisine.[6] Similar desserts like tamriyeh can be found in the Levant region.[7][8][9]

Information

Shamishi are semolina fried pies[10][11] that have been produced in Cyprus since at least the 19th century and they are considered a traditional delicacy of the cuisine of Cyprus.[2] Shamishi are known as a dessert that is served hot in special occasions such as weddings and local religious feasts[2] usually along with loukoumades and water and it is a variety of fried pastry filled with halva and semolina. In addition to halva and semolina, shamishi includes ingredients like flour, water, sugar, mastic, oil (corn or groundnut oil), salt, among others.[2] The filling is typically semolina pudding.[11][12]

See also

References

  1. ^ "THE GASTRONOMIC CULTURAL REFLECTION OF GREEK, TURKISH AND CYPRUS CULINARY" (PDF). Journal of Gastronomy, Hospitality and Travel, 2021, 4(2), 465-481 Araştırma Makalesi (Research.
  2. ^ a b c d e Gregoriou, Christina; Lazarou, Stalo; Yangkou, Varvara. "Σιάμισιη". foodmuseum.cs.ucy.ac.cy (in Greek). Cyprus Food Virtual Museum. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Shamishi named 'the worst-rated Cypriot food'". Cyprus Mail. 14 January 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  4. ^ "Sesli Sözlük - şam işi". Seslisözlük (in Turkish).
  5. ^ "Shamishi | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Cyprus". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  6. ^ Multidisipliner Yönüyle Gastronomi Alanında Güncel Çalışmalar (in Turkish). Konya Büyükşehir Belediyesi Kültür Yayınları. p. 44. ISBN 978-605-389-524-4. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  7. ^ عزت, نرمين (12 March 2024). "طريقة عمل تمرية سهلة واقتصادية.. «فرحي أولادك في رمضان»" [An easy and economical way to make tamriyeh... "Make your children happy this Ramadan"]. El Watan News (in Arabic).
  8. ^ "التمرية الفلسطينية.. حلوى الشتاء الساخنة" [Palestinian tamriyeh... a hot winter dessert]. hormuz.news (in Arabic). 22 January 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  9. ^ Gavin, Paola (15 March 2017). Mediterranean Vegetarian Cooking. Kings Road Publishing. p. 30. ISBN 978-1-78219-234-3. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
  10. ^ "Shamishi (Cyprus Semolina Pastries)". howaboutsomegreektonight.com. How about some Greek tonight. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  11. ^ a b Kitinas-Gogos, Dora (28 September 2012). "Dora's recipe: Shamishi". neoskosmos.com. Neos Kosmos. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  12. ^ Herald, The Greek (4 August 2023). "Traditional Cypriot Recipes: Shamishi". The Greek Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
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