A whole roasted lamb leg really is a delight! If you want to get the best out of it, cook it on the stove over high heat for a few minutes to obtain that nice, crispy crust. Next, slide it into the oven for at least an hour. The meat turns out crispy on the outside, and moist and juicy on the inside.
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Boreks are baked pastry pies, very common in the Middle East, but also in the Balkans, and the Mediterranean area. The fillings are very diverse, ranging from ground meats to sweet fillings, like vanilla or orange. Here, we’ve made an Arabic version with some ground beef, parsley, and onion as filling.
Looking to expand your knowledge of Arab cuisine? Let’s try fatayer. It’s a Middle Eastern pie with various types of filling. They consist of cheese, ground meat or spinach.
Layali Lubnan translates to “Lebanese Nights” and it is a dessert similar to semolina pudding. Its delicious flavor comes from the subtle orange blossom water, which can be also replaced with rose water, or even mastic if you want to add a Greek twist to it.
Lokma is a Middle Eastern dessert, that consists in pastries of deep-fried dough, soaked in a sweet syrup. They can also be served with chocolate, walnuts, and honey. It is considered to be a Turkish dessert, but you can find variations of the recipe in Greece or Cyprus. Be sure to make as many as these little balls as you can, because they’ll be finished in no time!
Today, we were in the mood for a burger! But not just any type of burger….we wanted a special one! And we’ve made it, using inspiration from Arab cuisine. So we’ve used lamb meat, and we’ve spiced it up with garam masala, cumin, and coriander. We’ve also replaced mayo with yogurt, and we’ve served the burger with some spicy harissa. Needless to say, it was quite a mouthwatering experience.
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Musakhan is a dish that comes all the way from Palestine. It is a dish that consists in roasted chicken, served on top of a traditional bread, similar to a tortilla. The chicken if flavored with sumac, cardamom, and turmeric, and it is topped with some toasted pine nuts, that add a bit of crunch.
Looking to treat yourself with a delicious snack? Let’s try something exotic today. How about a Middle Eastern snack. And this one here is so easy to make. It’s a spicy, roasted tortilla served with tahini sauce. This tahini sauce is one of our favorite dips, one we dearly invite you to try.
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Just about any time of the year, a whole roasted chicken is a dish to remember. But, we also wanted to make something different this time, and we surely nailed it. We brought a Middle Eastern twist to the recipe, so we’ve coated the chicken with lots of exotic fragrances and we’ve served it with some saffron-flavored rice.
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This vegetarian, Egyptian dish happens to be one of the most popular street foods over there. And, usually, people ask for more. Separately cook the rice, lentils, and two types of pasta, then mix them in a bowl. Serve it with the delicious garlic and tomato sauce.
Lentils are an excellent substitute for meat, being rich in protein, fiber, and iron. Plus, they’re also cheap, so they are budget-friendly as well. They take about 15 minutes to cook, so they’re also great for when you’re in a hurry.
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You can view this recipe right here not only as a healthy side but as a good practice also. That is because you have to deal with 3 types of lentil, each with their own cooking time. All you need to do is mix the grains, pour a small drizzle of olive oil over them and season with a pinch of salt.
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