Category: Eid al Adah Recipes
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Mercimek Çorbası
Turkish Lentil Soup Mercimek Çorbası Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Lentil Soup) is probably the most popular and iconic Turkish soup out there. Served at almost all restaurants in Turkey it the perfect start to any meal. The heartiness of this soup makes it perfect during Ramadan and is a quintessential part of Iftar tables across Turkey.…
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Chakhchouckha
Algerian meat stew with msemen sheets Chackhchoukha This purely Algerian dish is not to be confused with Shakshuka, another Maghrebi dish poached eggs in tomato sauce, this is a meat stew with think sheets of steamed msemen dough. This version of Chakhchoukha is from Biskra (the other main one being from Constantine). Chakhchoukha can be…
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Lamb & Freekeh
Lebanese style lamb and green cracked wheat. Lamb & Freekeh Freekeh is type of toasted and crushed green wheat popular in the Middle East, especially in the Levant region. Lamb is a popular accompaniment to freekeh. The tender spiced lamb and fluffy freekeh are sure to be crowd pleaser. ⏰Prep Time: ⏲️Cooktime: 🍽️Servings: 4 Ingredients:…
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Ezo Gelin Soup
Turkish lentil, bulgur and rice soup Ezo Gelin Soup This typical soup from the city of Gaziantep is one of the most iconic soups in Turkish cuisine. The soup is heavy and very nutritious making it a perfect start to any meal. What makes this soup unique is the combination of grains and legumes as…
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Plov
Central Asian rice pilaf Plov This classic Central Asian dish is sure to be crowd pleaser. Called the king of the table in the region, it is at the heart of weddings, ceremonies and holidays as well as weekday meals. Fluffy rice, tender lamb and dried fruit create a perfect balance between sweet and salty.…
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Samsa
Central Asian meat pies Samsa Samsas are small meat filled pastries often sold in markets across Central Asia. Many variations exist, but lamb samsa remains the most popular. Samsas are different to their South Asian counterpart the samosa which is generally fried, in Central Asia it is always baked. ⏰Prep Time: 1h ⏲️Cooktime: 45 min…
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