Archive for the 'Appetizers' Category
This recipe is more known as Baba Ghanouj, grilled eggplants with Bell Pepper, a very delicious appetizer for all times that can be served with all meals. The recipe is for 5 persons and require about 10 minutes for preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 kg (32oz) grilled eggplants, washed then peeled
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed with a dash of salt
- 1/2 kg (16 oz) tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- a dash of olive oil
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
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
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
This is one of the very delicious Syrian appetizer, The recipe is for 5 person and require 2h between preparation and cooking.Ingredients :
¤ 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
¤ 8 cups water
¤ 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
¤ 2 large onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
¤ 1 cup finely chopped fresh coriander
¤ 1/2 cup lemon juice
¤ 1 cup olive oil
¤ 2 tablespoon pomegranate thickened juice
¤ 1 head garlic, crushed with a dash of salt
¤ 1/2 cup vegetable oil
¤ 1/2 teaspoon of salt
¤ a dash of ground allspice
As you have requested in the forum, here is again the number one appetizer in the middle east : Humus or Chickpeas Puree. Recipe is for 4 persons and need just 20 minutes of preparation. Check also the previous Hummus recipe, even that I find this one more detailed and better explained !
Ingredients :
¤ 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas
¤ 1/2 teaspoon salt
¤ 2 cloves garlic, crushed with a pinch of salt
¤ 1/4 cup lemon juice
¤ 2 tablspoon sesame paste
¤ 2 tablspoon parsley, finely chopped
¤ 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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