What is epsima in Cypriot cooking?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A thick syrup made from boiled grape juice
- Step 1: It is used in sweets such as soutzoukos. Step 2. Epsima is grape must boiled down to a thick syrup. Answer: A thick syrup made from boiled grape juice. Why not the others: The cheese is halloumi; the spirit is zivania; the sesame sweet is halvas.
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