Arabic Food

The first sweet recipe on our website will be obviously the Baklawa with two varieties ! Greek-style Baklawa, which is common in the west, uses honey in the syrup. More typical Egyptian Baklawa does not. Recipes for syrup variations are included here. A tip to make it good Never pour hot syrup over hot baklawa; it will make it soggy ! Syrup must either be cool and poured over hot baklawa or hot and poured over cooled baklawa. Enjoy !
Ingredients :

• 2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
• 1 cup almonds, finely chopped (optional – this is found in Greek baklawa)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups clarified, melted butter
• 2 Ts. cinnamon
• 1 Tb. Orange blossom water (mazahar)
• 1 package phyllo dough (1 lb. Or 454 gms.)
• Syrup (see below for variations)

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This is one of the best Palestinian receipes, but it is known all over the arab world because it is very delicious. The receipe is for 4 persons and require about 1h30 for preparation and cooking.

Ingredients :

• 1 chicken (about 1 kg \ 32 oz) , cleaned and boned
• 1 teaspoon salt (as desired)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• a dash of olive oil
• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil and butter mixture
• 3/4 cup roughly chopped onion
• 3 tablespoon ground sumac
• 1 large pitta (30 cm diameter), opened (makes 2 pieces)

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Sambousik is usually served as an appetizer. It is an important meal in Saudi Arabia and the Golf with Meat, Cheese, or Leek. The recipe is for 4 persons and require 1h30 between preparation and cooking.

Ingredients :

• 5 cups all purpose plain flour
• 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
• 2 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• vegetable oil for deep frying
• 1 cup oil

Cheese Filling :

• 425 g (14 oz) white cheese (Ikawi Altishiki)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Meat Filling :

• 300 g (10 oz) ground meat
• 1 tablespoon shortening or butter
• 1/4 cup fried pine nuts
• a dash of ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Leek Filling :

• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon shortening or butter
• 1 cup finely chopped leek
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• a dash of pepper

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This salad is usually served with seafood, delicious salad and special for its harmonious colors with beetroots and sesame paste. Recipe is for 5 persons and require 1h20 between preparation and cooking.

Ingredients :

• 1 kg (32 oz) beetroots, boiled till tender (about 1 hour)
• 1/2 cup sesame paste
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt (as desired)

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Falafel is the Middle East Snack, a popular meal that you’ll enjoy as sandwich or served hot with lemon wedges and a salad, known also as Taamia. The recipe require about 3 hours between preparation and cooking.
Ingredients :

• 8 oz (225g) chick peas
• 1 onion, very finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 slice of white bread, soaked in a little water
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne
• 1 tsp. coriander, ground
• 1 tsp. cumin, ground
• 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• salt, to taste
• oil for frying

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Delicious Chicken wings roasted with fresh coriander, garlic, condiments and lemon juice. You can serve it as an appetizer or light meal. Recipe is for 5 persons and require 40 minutes between preparation and cooking.
Ingredients :

• 1 kg (32 oz) chicken wings, cleaned
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed with a teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped (as desired)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon shortening or butter
• a dash of white pepper
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

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