Kaloirka is a traditional Cypriot recipe, which is similar to beef ravioli, maybe a remnant from the Venetian rule on the island!! This was the first time I made ravioli with ground beef. I usually make them with a cheese filling but it was something I wanted to make for a long time now. The procedure to make them is exactly the same as for Cheese Ravioles. I rolled out the dough and with a wet (but not dripping brush) I wet the dough and placed a teaspoon of filling leaving some space in between to cut the dough. I placed another sheet of phyllo on top and with my hands I pressed it lightly to separate the ravioli and then I cut them with a pasta cutter. I placed them on a floured surface and formed layers of ravioli placing cling film in between. The boiling procedure is the same as for any pasta.
In Cyprus we always cook the pasta in chicken stock.
I am submitting this recipe to Kevin of Closet Cooking, who is this week’s host for the Presto Pasta event created by Ruth, of Once Upon a Feast.
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Tags: beef, Cypriot, dough, Ground meat, made with phyllo, Pasta, phyllo, Ravioli, Traditional
I love homemade ravioli. I just made some for the first time a couple of weeks ago and they were a success. This recipe sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing my friend!
great job ivy! wonderful entry! i have never tried my hands at ravioli…kudos to u..come over to my blog for a lil something for u!!
Hi Ivy….yes I heard the radio program yesterday night….that was so sweet of you to take my name..
Wow, I haven’t had ravioli in such a long time – they are one of my favorites! Yours look so good, Ivy!
Your beef ravioli looks really good. I have been wanting to try making my own ravioli for a while now. Thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights!
I wish I had a generous plate full of these to enjoy right now sis. I have yet to make my own pasta..I don’t know what I am waiting for:D
Yummy! And you make me feel like I could make these like you, even though I’m a total pasta illiterate!
Sounds so easy when you explain how to do it, Ivy! I have never made my own pasta… it’s just so easy to pick it up at the supermarket and just boil it and add some sauce.
Plus, I don’t have that machine that, I guess, is a big help… my Santa’s list for this year is growing and growing
Ah, I had it in my list past Christmas and Santa Demetri was good enough to bring it to me.
I think you wrote this post just for me! I love ravioli.
I’ve never tried making homemade, so kudos to you.
Beautiful and delicious-looking ravioli!
Great tutorial, ravioli is great and I would love to try some of yours.
Hi Ivy, I have never tried this, but it looks great!!!
Delicious work! Its been a while since I made ravioli. For me, it was a somewhat frustrating experience, but then again, it was also one of my first home-made pasta dough experience (which probably wasn’t a good idea). But you’ve inspired me to get back to it!
This looks delish Ivy. I have never tried making my own pasta, but really want to try in the future.
They do look wonderful. Thanks for sharing with PResto pasta Nights. What’s on tap for next week?
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