Category: Middle Eastern Recipes
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Sfouf
Lebanese turmeric cake Sfouf Sfouf is a typical middle eastern cake made with semolina flavoured with orange blossom water and turmeric which give sit a vibrant yellow colour. The cake is perfect for Eid and comes together quite easily. The key is letting it rest before baking it for at least one hour. ⏰Prep Time:…
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Sarı Burma Baklava
Rolled baklava Sarı Burma Baklava Baklava is one of the most famous Mediterranean desserts. Several different varieties exist across the region coming in all different shapes and sizes. Sarı Burma Baklava is a type of rolled baklava from Turkey. Turkish Baklava is typically filled with pistachios where Greeks tend to use more walnuts. This recipe…
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Ma’amoul
Middle Eastern Date Cookies Ma’amoul These Middle Eastern Date cookies resembling shortbread are popular across the Levant can be found with a variety of filings most commonly date, pistachio or walnut. These cookies are especially popular during Eid, Purim, Christmas and Easter celebrations. These cookies use a special mould or pincers to form the iconic…
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Laz Böreği (Paponi)
Custard Baklava Laz Böreği (Paponi) This typical Laz dessert from the Black Sea region of Turkey is very similar to the Greek Galaktoboureko but instead of semonila uses flour and starch to thicken the custard. A particularity of Laz Böreği is that it uses black pepper as a flavouring agent within the custard. The Black pepper…
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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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Nan-e Berenji
Persian rice cookies Nan-e Berenji A classic Persian baked good. They hail from the western Kermanshah province in Iran. They are traditionally gluten free, being made with rice four. Nan-e Berenji is associated with Navruz, also known as Persian new year. Unlike most middle eastern sweets they are not too sweet. They pair perfectly with…
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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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Muhallebi
Middle Eastern rice pudding Muhallebi This traditional Middle Eastern rice pudding flavoured with rose, pistachio, mastic and vanilla, is a delicious and simple dessert. It’s a perfect addition to your Ramadan table and will be sure to impress your guests. ⏰Prep Time: 5 min ⏲️Cooktime: 10 min 🍽️Servings: 6 Ingredients: Directions:
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Hummus
Traditional Lebanese Hummus Hummus This traditional Middle Eastern chickpea spread is a delicious addition to any meal. This easy and simple recipe is guaranteed to be a hit at your dinner table. This hummus can also be an amazing breakfast with homemade falafel and pita bread. ⏰Prep Time: 15 min ⏲️Cooktime: 5 min 🍽️Servings: 4…
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Musakhan
Palestinian sumac chicken Musakhan This Palestinian Arab dish is considered the national dish of Palestine. This sumac chicken with bread and onions is very popular across the Middle East and is super easy to make. It’s great for large gatherings since it’s easy to make in large quantities. You can serve this dish as a…
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