Arabic Food

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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In the cold winter days, who can resist a delicious Sour Lentil Soup ? It is very recommended meal, very nutritious and easy to prepare. The recipe is for 4 persons and require about 1h for preparation and cooking.
Ingredients :

• 1 1/2 cups white lentils, picked stones, washed and drained
• 1/2 kg (16 oz) Swiss chard, trimmed and roughly chopped
• 1 head garlic, crushed with a dash of salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh coriander
• 1/2 cup oil or butter
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 1teaspoon ground cumin

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This is a unique Salad for artichoke lovers, very easy to prepare. The recipe is for 4 persons and require just 10 minutes for preparation.

Ingredients :

• 500 g (16 oz) canned artichoke
• 500 g (16 oz) canned mushrooms
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed with a dash of salt
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• a dash of olive oil

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