Musakhan means heated up in Arabic. It is a dish of Sumac seasoned chicken on a bed of onions sitting on a flatbread called Taboon bread. A National Treasure Although this dish is found all around the Levantine area, it is Palestinian…
Today’s Qatayef recipe is a delicious treat of small pancakes stuffed with ashta, the Middle Eastern clotted cream I shared in my last post. Qatayef Recipe The traditional katayef recipe is the one that’s filled with walnuts and deep fried…
Ashta is basically the Middle Eastern clotted cream, and it tastes like mascarpone, only flavoured however you want to. What is Ashta? Ashta is a much loved Middle Eastern cream, resembling clotted cream in texture and is used as both…
Mirza Ghasemi is an exquisite, vegetarian dip from the northern region of Iran, with smoked aubergines (eggplants), tomatoes and garlic. And its crowning glory? The eggs that are stirred in right at the last minute. Mirza Ghasemi Origin Mirza Ghasemi…
Mutabal is a rustic dip made with smoky aubergines, yoghurt and tahini. It bears a strong resemblance to the more well known baba ghanoush and the Greek melitzanosalata. What is Mutabal? Also spelt muttabal and moutabal, it is a dish…
Monk’s salad, or saltat al rahib is a salad that will tick all the cravings you have. It’s a mix of cooked and raw, perfect for when you want a salad that’s more substantial than usual. What is Monk’s Salad?…