smoky Recipes
24 delicious smoky recipes from around the world
Urfa Kebap
Urfa kebab - mild spiced lamb kebab with urfa pepper. Southeast specialty.
Baba Ganoush
Lebanese smoky eggplant dip - fire-charred eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, and lemon. Smoother cousin of mutabbal.
Baba Ganoush
Lebanese smoky eggplant dip - charred eggplant with tahini and pomegranate. Mezze star.
Shorbat Freekeh
Lebanese freekeh soup - smoky green wheat soup with chicken. Smoky and nutritious.
Baba Ganoush
Lebanese smoky eggplant dip - charred eggplant with tahini. Essential mezze.
Mirza Ghasemi
Northern Persian eggplant - smoky eggplant with tomatoes, garlic, and eggs. Gilan specialty.
Mirza Ghasemi
Northern Persian eggplant dish - smoky eggplant with tomato and eggs. Gilan specialty.
Mutabbal
Syrian smoky eggplant dip - fire-roasted eggplant blended with tahini and pomegranate. Deeper flavor than baba ganoush.
Ali Nazik
A classic Gaziantep dish featuring a smoky, mashed eggplant and garlic yogurt base topped with succulent, spiced ground lamb and finished with a fragrant paprika-infused butter. This Southern Turkish specialty is a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Baba Ganoush
A classic smoky Lebanese eggplant dip, fire-charred for an irresistible depth of flavor, then blended with creamy tahini, pungent garlic, and bright lemon juice. It's a smoother, more refined cousin to mutabbal.
Baingan Bharta (Smoky Mashed Eggplant)
A rustic and flavorful Punjabi dish featuring smoky mashed eggplant, fire-roasted to perfection and blended with aromatic spices, onions, tomatoes, and chilies. The charring process imparts a signature smoky depth.
Kashk e Bademjan
A beloved Persian appetizer, Kashk e Bademjan features smoky, tender eggplant blended with tangy kashk (a fermented whey product) and aromatic spices. This rich and flavorful dip is perfect served with warm flatbread.
La Rou Chao (Hunan Smoked Bacon Stir-Fry)
A classic Hunan dish featuring intensely smoky cured pork belly (la rou) stir-fried with pungent garlic stems and fiery dried chilies. This recipe balances the richness of the bacon with fresh aromatics for a deeply flavorful and satisfying meal.
Mirza Ghasemi
A beloved Northern Persian specialty from the Gilan province, this dish features smoky grilled eggplant mashed with sautéed tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and enriched with eggs. It's a simple yet incredibly flavorful vegetarian dish, perfect served with fresh bread.
Mutabbal
Syrian smoky eggplant dip - fire-roasted eggplant blended with tahini and pomegranate molasses. This mutabbal offers a deeper, more intense smoky flavor than traditional baba ganoush.
Shorbat Freekeh (Lebanese Freekeh Soup)
A deeply flavorful and nutritious Lebanese soup featuring smoky green wheat (freekeh) and tender chicken. This hearty soup is perfect for a comforting winter meal.
Urfa Kebap
Urfa Kebab is a mild, yet flavorful lamb kebab originating from the southeastern region of Turkey, characterized by the smoky and slightly sweet notes of Urfa pepper. Unlike its spicier counterpart, Adana Kebab, Urfa Kebab offers a gentler heat profile, making it a popular choice for a wider audience.
Yum Makeua Yao (Thai Grilled Eggplant Salad)
A vibrant and smoky Thai salad featuring tender, charred grilled eggplant tossed in a zesty, spicy dressing with hard-boiled eggs and dried shrimp. It's a perfect balance of fresh, savory, and spicy flavors.
Albondigas en Chipotle
Tender, flavorful beef meatballs simmered in a rich, smoky chipotle-tomato sauce. A classic Mexican comfort food.
Southern Collard Greens
Tender, slow-cooked collard greens infused with the smoky flavor of a ham hock, simmered in a savory broth. A cornerstone of Southern soul food.
Asun (Spicy Grilled Goat Meat)
A fiery and intensely flavorful Nigerian delicacy, Asun features tender, smoky grilled goat meat coated in a rich, spicy pepper sauce. It's an addictive party snack and a staple at Nigerian celebrations.
Egyptian Baba Ghanouj
A classic Egyptian mezze dip, this Baba Ghanouj features intensely smoky eggplant blended with creamy tahini, bright lemon juice, and pungent garlic. Perfect for scooping with warm pita bread.
Hangi
A traditional Māori earth oven feast where meat and root vegetables are slow-cooked over hot stones buried underground, imparting a unique smoky, earthy flavor and incredibly tender texture.
Traditional Hangi Lamb Feast
An authentic Māori hangi experience, where lamb and root vegetables are slow-cooked to smoky perfection in an underground earth oven using heated stones. This method imparts a unique, tender texture and deep flavor.