Salatet Shamandar (Beet Salad)
Beets (Read note 1 below) Fresh Garlic, crushed Salt Lemon juice or red wine vinegar Olive oil Sprinkle of finely …
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Krouche (Tripe)
If you’re looking for true blue Middle Eastern soul-food, you’ve hit the jackpot. This meal will present you with lip-smacking …
Shoulbatou (Cracked Wheat in Tomato Sauce)
Shoulbatou is a pleasantly simple and nutritious dish. Any variety of eggplant may be used, but the better choice is …
Imba’tara (Eggs and Tomato)
Imba’tara makes good use of the plentiful summer crop of tomatoes. It has the consistency of a fluid porridge. To …
Salatet Batata (Potato Salad)
A welcome salad for a barbecue or a picnic. The dressing of vinegar, mint, crushed garlic and olive oil is …
Lifet Makbous (Pickled Turnip)
Turnip is available in the produce section of the supermarket year round; it is white with a clearly purple top …
Foule Moudammas (The Egyptian National Dish)
Foule Moudammas has the consistency of porridge. Customarily it is served for breakfast, but feel free to have it for …
Ruz Be Haleeb (Rice Pudding)
Rice Pudding is universal – with minor variations. The Middle Eastern version has rose or orange blossom water instead of …
Lissan Baqar (Tongue of Beef)
This is quite a treat. It’s economical and very easy to prepare; too bad it’s not utilized enough. 1-1.5 Kg …
Salatet Batinjan Maqli (Fried Eggplant Salad)
Fried eggplant salad is marvelously wholesome! Add a hard-boiled egg to the side and you have a well-rounded meal. (Enjoy …
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