Döner kebab (döner kebap in Turkish) literally means “rotating grilled meat” (any type of meat applies). They were first developed in Bursa. Authentic Turkish döner is made with bread, salad and meat from lamb; regardless, mostly beef or a mix…
Ayran is a popular Turkish drink made of a yoghurt and water. The ayran made from sheep yoghurt has a quite thick taste, fatty but also delicious. It is very similar to the Iranian drink, doogh and Armenian drink, taan.…
Pita (also known as pita bread, Arabic bread etc.) is a yeasted wheat flatbread originating from North-African, to Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. It is usually eaten with sauces, dips and fillings. Dishes that use pita include kebab, gyros, and shwarma.…
Extremely simple to cook, mejadra is a fundamental component of Middle Eastern cuisine. It provides carbohydrates, proteins, and a full stomach. It also tastes great. The most common recipe uses rice. Bulgur can be substituted for rice, using the exact…
A feast for the eyes and a surprise for the tongue. Ingredients Spinach Lemon or lime Salt Sumak Black pepper Olive oil Procedure Clean the spinach leaves and remove stems. Blanch leaves in boiling water for 2–3 minutes. Rinse in…
Ingredients 3 medium apples, peeled and cut up 2–3 tablespoons white granulated sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon rose or orange flower water 1 dash of salt Procedure Place half the apples and the remaining ingredients in blender. Cover…
Ingredients 6 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp sweet paprika 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 large sweet red pepper, diced 1 chile pepper (red or green), chopped 6 ripe tomatoes diced Ground black pepper Salt to taste 6 eggs Procedure On…
Ingredients ½ cup bulghur wheat (fine grind is best, medium grind acceptable) 2 bunches parsley (flat leaf or curly Italian) 1 bunch green onion At least 2 cups chopped tomatoes 5–6 stalks fresh mint 2–3 lemons, or to taste Olive…
Ingredients 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1–2 teaspoons finely-chopped garlic 1 teaspoon crushed dried mint Salt to taste ¾ pound 93% lean ground beef ½ cup cooked brown rice ⅓ cup finely-chopped onion ¼ cup packed cilantro, chopped coriander ¼…
Zhug is a hot condiment used for adding flavor and spice to foods. Its preparation varies, depending upon local use. Ingredients 1 tbsp cumin 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp caraway seed 3–4 pods of cardamom 4 red, very…
Ingredients 4 cups (32 oz) basmati or long-grain rice ¼ cup salt ½ tsp salt 1 medium onion, chopped 2 split chicken breasts, skin removed ¼ tsp black pepper 1 stick (½ cup) butter 1 cup (8 oz) dried barberries…
Tahdiq, or tahdig is a popular Persian way of preparing rice. Ingredients 2 medium size potatoes 2 cups uncooked basmati rice ⅓ cup vegetable oil Salt (as desired) Water Procedure Peel and slice the raw potatoes into ½ inch thick…