Acılı Ezme (Spicy Turkish Tomato and Pepper Salad)
Acılı Ezme is a salad you are just going to love, with its tingly and spicy flavours! What is Acılı Ezme? Let’s take a look at the name first, shall we? The term Acılı Ezme refers to this dish of…
Category Vegetarian
Kashke Bademjan (Persian Eggplant Dip)
Kashke Bademjan is going to be your new favourite appetiser, it makes a great side dish or part of your mezze or tapa spread. What is Kashke Bademjan? Kashke Bademjan is a Persian dip of mashed eggplants that bears a…
Mutabal (Eggplant, Yoghurt and Tahini Dip)
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 (Saltat al Rahib)
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?…
Vegan Egyptian Moussaka (Mesa’ah)
This Vegan Egyptian Moussaka, or Mesa’ah, is perfect for vegetarians, vegans or for those of you who practise a low protein or low carb lifestyle. What is Vegan Egyptian Moussaka? Egyptian Moussaka is a close cousin of the more common…
Koshari Recipe (aka Egypt’s National Dish)
Koshari is a rustic, no frills, comforting carbfest of epic proportions! Rice, pasta, noodles, chickpeas, lentils – all topped with some crispy, yummy onions, tangy tomato sauce and a spine-tingling cumin sauce! What is Koshari? Koshari is a dish that raises eyebrows…