bedouin Recipes
4 delicious bedouin recipes from around the world
Shrak (Bedouin Thin Flatbread)
Shrak is a traditional, paper-thin Bedouin flatbread cooked on a saj (a large convex griddle). It's known for its delicate crispness and is a staple in Jordanian cuisine, often served with various dips and spreads.
Zarb (Bedouin Underground Oven)
Zarb is a traditional Bedouin cooking method where meat (often lamb or chicken) and vegetables are cooked in an underground oven, creating a smoky, tender, and flavorful meal. It's a communal dish often prepared for celebrations and gatherings.
Zarb Chicken and Rice
A flavorful and aromatic one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, fragrant rice, and a medley of spices, traditionally cooked in a Bedouin underground oven (Zarb). This adaptation focuses on the flavor profile for home cooking.
Zarb Chicken and Rice with Spices
A traditional Bedouin dish where marinated chicken and spiced rice are slow-cooked underground in a sand oven (Zarb), resulting in incredibly tender meat and flavorful rice.