16 delicious middle eastern recipes from around the world
A fragrant and tender chicken dish inspired by North African and Middle Eastern flavors, featuring the unique tang of preserved lemons, the brininess of olives, and aromatic spices. This dish is often served for special occasions and holidays, embodying the rich culinary heritage of Israeli cuisine.
Tender zucchini stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat and rice, simmered in a tangy, creamy yogurt sauce infused with garlic and mint. This comforting dish is a staple in Syrian homes, often served with vermicelli rice.
A festive Palestinian dish, popular in Israel, featuring layers of rice, vegetables, and meat (optional) cooked and then inverted onto a platter.
A fragrant and hearty lamb stew slow-cooked with a medley of vegetables and aromatic spices, embodying the rich culinary heritage of Bahrain. This dish is a comforting and flavorful representation of traditional Bahraini home cooking.
Aromatic and flavorful grilled chicken marinated in a blend of Middle Eastern and Comorian spices, yogurt, and lemon. 'Faham' refers to charcoal, indicating its traditional cooking method, resulting in a smoky and succulent dish.
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb and okra simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. This dish showcases the influence of Middle Eastern and North African cuisines on Djiboutian food, with aromatic spices and a comforting texture.
A classic Egyptian layered dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, crispy fried bread, and a tangy garlic-yogurt sauce, finished with toasted pine nuts. A comforting and flavorful meal.
Crispy fried balls of spiced chickpeas and fresh herbs, the quintessential Middle Eastern street food. Traditionally served warm in pita bread with a drizzle of tahini sauce.
Tender zucchini stuffed with a savory mixture of rice and ground meat, simmered in a tangy and creamy yogurt sauce. A comforting and traditional Palestinian dish.
Qatayef are small, folded pancakes traditionally enjoyed during Ramadan in Egypt. The batter is cooked on one side only, then filled with a sweet cream (ashta) or chopped nuts, folded in half, and typically deep-fried until golden and crispy, then soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup. They are a beloved sweet treat and a staple of the iftar (breaking the fast) meal.
A fragrant and flavorful one-pot rice dish where chicken is slow-cooked with aromatic spices, dried limes, and tomatoes, then topped with fluffy basmati rice. The compression of ingredients in one pot is key to its name and deep flavor.
A beloved Palestinian breakfast and snack, Manakeesh are flatbreads topped with a fragrant mixture of za'atar, olive oil, and herbs, traditionally baked in a taboon oven. Served here with creamy labneh for a delightful contrast.
A popular Bahraini dish featuring pan-fried or deep-fried white fish served with a creamy and tangy tahini sauce. The fish is typically seasoned with local spices, and the sauce is made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and sometimes yogurt, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.
A rich and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb, sweet apricots, and aromatic spices, creating a delightful balance of savory and sweet notes. This dish is often slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
A fragrant and flavorful one-pot dish of Basmati rice cooked with spiced minced beef, carrots, and peas. Hashweh is a popular comfort food in Eritrean and Middle Eastern cuisines, often served as a complete meal.
A classic Jordanian dish of green bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, ground meat, pine nuts, and currants, simmered in a light, savory tomato-based sauce. This dish is often served as a side or a light main course.
