Gömeç salatası is a light and healthy Cypriot salad . Mallow leaves have a mild, slightly earthy flavour similar to that of young spinach, but the leaves are silky in texture and the stalks are firmer. Pronounced ' gyuh-mech', the salad is dressed simply with lemon juice and olive oil, so as not to overpower the delicate flavours. You can also add chopped garlic to the dressing for a bolder flavour. Wild mallow grows all over the countryside in Cyprus from late winter to earl

Yumurtalı gömeç ve patates is a simple and delicious Cypriot dish, ideal for a quick, light lunch. Mallow leaves (gömeç - 'gyuh-mech') have a mild and earthy flavour that is similar to young spinach, but with firmer stems when fried. Like yumurtalı ıspanak , this dish is simply seasoned with salt and ground black pepper for a hint of warmth. The difference is the addition of fried potatoes which add richness. Both vegetables pair perfectly with the crispy fried eggs and black