#Middle Eastern recipe

[indischwindisch]

Mussakhan (The national dish of Palestine)

Oven roasted chicken with lots of onion and olive oil, served on a bed of flatbread. This recipe is a sure crowd pleaser, that's not only pleasing to the eye but a treat for the tastebuds as well.

Oven roasted chicken with lots of onion and olive oil, served on a bed of flatbread. This recipe is a sure crowd pleaser, that’s not only pleasing to the eye but a treat for the tastebuds as well. I first made Mussakhan on my birthday a few months ago as a part of the Palestinian menu that I put together for my friends. Palestinian cuisine has always fascinated me, but when things got ugly in…

[munatycooking]

This Shish Tawook recipe is a popular Middle Eastern grilled chicken skewer dish. The chicken is marinated in a yogurt-based marinade with garlic, lemon, and delicious seasonings, which gives us tender and juicy chicken pieces that are grilled to perfection!

https://www.munatycooking.com/shish-tawook/

[the-cooler-king]

lahmajoon

Since I haven't seen a recipe for it and it's sooooooo easy to make, pls enjoy this taste of the homeland -

Yield: 12 large or 24 small

-1lbs ground lamb (you can use beef instead or mix the two)

-2 c. Onion, chopped fine

-1/4 c. Chopped parsley

-1/2 small green pepper, chopped

-Salt&pepper

-1 clove garlic, chopped

-1/2 small can of tomato paste

Mix ingredients together. Spread thin across flour tortillas (mission brand is preferred) bake at 450 for about 10 mins, or until meat is cooked. Can be packed away and frozen for a good while and they reheat from frozen in about 5 mins!

[desicomidas]

Muhammara Rice

Muhammara is a middle eastern dip made from walnut and roasted red pepper dip. The pomegranate molasses and Aleppo pepper flakes give it a savory, sweet, smoky, and tart taste. I made this recipe a few days back, and I had some leftovers after we enjoyed it with some pitas. Nothing goes wrong when you have a dip like this and leftover rice. Just combine them and you have the most delicious rice…

[everythingwithwasabi]

Vegan Shawarma

[vegan-nom-noms]

Vegan Atayef (Middle Eastern Pancakes) 

[morethansalad]

Pistachio + Dill Rice / Pesteh Polow (Vegan)

[sunfloweraro]

For writing requests, how about sharing traditional holiday foods from their eras?

Oooh I love this request! I kept making myself hungry while I wrote it, but enjoy!!

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“Everyone ready?” Time called out into his dining room.

A chorus of voices from all over his home responded: “Ready!”

Time gathered the clean plates, tower of cups, and boat of gravy, then followed Malon as she led the way into the dining room, her decadent lamb roast in tow. They were the first to set their food down on the heavy oak table, and Malon placed it right in the middle, shifting it so it sat just right and gazing down at her work with pride. Potatoes, carrots and sprigs of rosemary enveloped the steaming roast.

Malon turned to him, her eyes softening with fondness, and he reached for her hand before she had to say a word. Together, they sat at the table and waited as the rest of the group filed in.

The rest of his companions joined them as one, each carrying a tray of steaming food, or a plate with a delightful treat to enjoy once they had stuffed themselves silly and announced they had no room left for dessert. The pleasant tingle of spices greeted his senses, mingling with the sweetness of roasted pumpkin and the saltiness of seafood. The comforting scent of freshly baked bread came next, and Time sighed in appreciation. Dishes were set down with pride, compliments murmured, before everyone settled down at the table.

Malon and Time went first: “My grandmama used to make us a delectable roast every holiday season,” Malon said, her eyes drifting as she reminisced. “I may not be able to make it the same as her, but…”

“It’s something I look forward to every holidays,” Time finished for her, face softening as he met her eye. “My favourite meal, and the gravy she prepares is to die for.”

“Aw, you’re too sappy, fairy boy.”

“Only for you.” His words were met with boos and groans, and he took every one with a smirk. Only Sky cooed, eyes crinkling with warmth as he thought of his own beloved back home.

Wind jumped in next. “My Gramma always makes us this seafood paella. I couldn’t find the exact mussels and prawns she catches, but it’ll still taste like home!” Wind had gone above and beyond with presentation, mimicking Wild’s extravagance and creating rings of peeled red prawns atop a bed of rice. Mussels hadn’t been easy to find, it seemed, but Wind had scattered a few around the dish alongside wedges of lemon.

“It looks wonderful, Sailor,” Warriors said, nudging his young friend in the shoulder. “I’m sure your gramma would be proud.” Wind beamed under the praise, leaning into his friend’s side as they continued.

“The Gorons back home let me join their holiday celebrations,” Wild began. “Curry pilaf has always been my favourite of their dishes.” Time had no doubt the Gorons had introduced Wild to the dish; his eyes watered with the close proximity to the heavily spiced dish, and though he knew his eyes would stream, he would devour the meal and all its delightful flavours, even if he might regret it tomorrow.

“I can’t wait for it, Cub,” Twilight said, and though apprehension lay in his eyes, similar to Time’s own, he knew his descendent would devour the pilaf like a starved man if it made Wild smile. “And it seems Sky and I had similar ideas.” Twilight waved a hand over their dishes, sitting side by side on the table. Twilight had brought a stuffed and roasted butternut pumpkin, and Sky had brought a deep bowl of pumpkin soup accompanied by a fresh loaf of artisan bread.

“I take it your home town grows a lot of pumpkins?” Sky asked, eagerly eyeing off the stuffed butternut.

“The very finest,” Twilight said, a daring light to his eyes.

“I don’t know about that, my friend. Have you ever tried pumpkins at altitude?”

“Have you ever tried them on land?”

“Settle this later, folks,” Time cut in before the friendly banter could go any further. His stomach was rumbling, irritation brought on by hunger flaring deep within. They could continue their playful argument after dinner.

Twilight and Sky shared a look. They nodded to one another, their argument put on the back burner.

“Your stuffing skills are impressive,” Sky praised.

“I’ve never known anyone who could make a pumpkin soup so smooth,” Twilight said in turn, and with a grin to each other, they let it be.

“We don’t have as many dishes these days, when food is hard to come by,” Hyrule said, and all eyes turned to him and the treat before him, a decadently sweet aroma wafting from the pastry covered in a light green dust. “But things have been growing back, and this is one of the first desserts I ever had the pleasure of eating and then learning to make. Folks back home call it baklava.”

“Oh, my uncle used to make that for my birthday,” Legend piped up, eyes sparkling as they took in the dessert. Time wasn’t certain if it was eagerness or nostalgia that brought the glimmer to them. “I haven’t had it in years.”

Hyrule’s face softened. “I hope it can live up to his.”

“I’m sure it will,” Legend assured him, before realising what he had said and blushing. Clearing his throat, Legend pushed his own dish forward, a yellow rice dish with a colourful array of vegetables, cashews, and spices. “When we celebrate the holidays back home, Hilda and Zelda visit. Ravio and I always make this biryani together.”

Warriors hummed, a knowing look on his face that made Legend blush deeper. “Oh yeah?”

“Shut it, you,” Legend snapped. “What did you bring?”

With a roll of his eyes, Warriors pushed forward his dessert, a round pudding topped with a drizzle of white icing and raspberries scattered on top and around it. “Plum pudding. Back in the war, we didn’t have many options when it came to holiday treats, but this one was always my favourite, and it put a smile on my soldiers’ faces when I brought it out.”

“I’m sure they appreciated it,” Time said. “What better way to boost morale than dessert?”

Warriors chuckled. “That was my thought process too. It boosted the spirits of everyone, myself included, gave us strength when we began to wane…”

“What an honourable thing to do,” Time said, and Warriors smiled. “Now, I believe we have one more dish—Four?”

No dish lay before Four, and he looked away shyly. When Time followed his gaze, he saw an odd little structure resting on his kitchen counter. “My dessert isn’t for us to eat,” Four said, and then quickly hushed complaints. “No, let me explain. Back home, we have a special tradition where we bake gingerbread and create little houses from it. We leave these houses out in the living room for the Minish, and come morning, the house has been eaten.”

“What’s the point of that?” Legend asked, earning a glare from Four.

“Let me finish.” With a roll of his eyes, Legend waved for him to do so. “The Minish always help us out, planting rupees and kinstones in the grass. In turn, we give them this. And sometimes, if they enjoy the meal enough, they leave us little presents to find come morning.”

“That sounds like a wonderful tradition,” Time said, and he meant it. “Let us hope our luck is high tonight. If not… it’s still kind to do something for others and expect nothing in return.”

Four dipped his head. “That’s the idea. We don’t do it for the presents, although they’re always interesting. It’s our our way of telling the Minish we appreciate them even when most folks can’t see them any longer.”

“We can set it out on the table after dinner,” Malon promised, her eyes shimmering at the idea. She had always loved giving back; it was part of why she and Time took care fo replenish their sugar water every day. If Navi returned, then that came as a bonus, but looking after fairies when they did so much for him felt right, and the two of them would continue to do so until they no longer could.

“Well, everyone. What do you say we dig in?” Time’s words were met with cheers and the screeching of chairs as everyone stood, rushing to grab their meal. Time met Malon’s eyes, smiled and squeezed her hand around his own.

Hours later, after everyone had eaten their fill and sung and danced until feet and throats were sore, after everyone had drifted off with warmth in their hearts and smiles on their faces, little Minish ventured out from the rafters, sliding down strings of lights or clambering their way down on bookshelves and chimneys. They delightedly raced over to Four’s little gingerbread house, tearing chunks out and humming in appreciation. Come morning, little gifts had been left all around the house in turn to surprise each of the Heroes. And on the table, only a few crumbs remained.

[fitscientist]

Foolproof Shakshuka Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large yellow onion, chopped

1 large red bell pepper or roasted red bell pepper, chopped

¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, reduce or omit if sensitive to spice

1 large can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, plus addition cilantro or parsley leaves for garnish

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

5 to 6 large eggs

½ cup crumbled feta

Crusty bread or pita, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Warm the oil in a large, oven-safe skillet (preferably stainless steel) over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the onion, bell pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are tender and turning translucent, about 4 to 6 minutes.

Add the garlic, tomato paste, cumin, paprika and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until nice and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

Pour in the crushed tomatoes with their juices and add the cilantro. Stir, and let the mixture come to a simmer. Reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook for 5 minutes to give the flavors time to meld.

Turn off the heat. Taste (careful, it’s hot), and add salt and pepper as necessary. Use the back of a spoon to make a well near the perimeter and crack the egg directly into it. Gently spoon a bit of the tomato mixture over the whites to help contain the egg. Repeat with the remaining 4 to 5 eggs, depending on how many you can fit. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the eggs.

Carefully transfer the skillet to the oven (it’s heavy) and bake for 8 to 12 minutes, checking often once you reach 8 minutes. They’re done when the egg whites are an opaque white and the yolks have risen a bit but are still soft. They should still jiggle in the centers when you shimmy the pan. (Keep in mind that they’ll continue cooking after you pull the dish out of the oven.)

Using oven mitts (both hands!), transfer the hot skillet to a heat-safe surface like the stove. Top with the crumbled feta, fresh cilantro leaves, and more red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve in bowls with crusty bread on the side.

[fullcravings]

Basbousa – Semolina Cake

[sca-nerd]

favorite sekanjabin

I grew up on the classic cold mint and apple cider, but I know some people will use different vinegar and will also add other stuff. What's your favorite and do you drink it hot or cold?

My sister and I are now on a mission to find a couple of combinations for a thing we're doing in our household, so I need your recommendations. Yes, I realize I can just google suggestions, but that's not what I want. I want to know what YOU personally have tried and liked and recommend.

If you have no idea what I'm talking about, BOY HAVE I GOT A TREAT FOR YOU.

[seaofolives]

🎭 #torokatober2024 day 11/31: pumpkin 🎻

Quatre thought he was simply craving when he’d smelled it, until Trowa returns to their bedroom with a plate of sautéed pumpkin and some slices of flatbread.

“Ahmad sent us some pumpkins,” he explains, setting the tray over Quatre’s legs just as he sits upright. “So I tried the recipe Rashid gave you.” Quatre doesn’t let him finish talking when he shovels pumpkin and yogurt onto his flatbread and devours it.

He stares wildly at Trowa, chewing with gusto, tomato clinging to his lips.

Trowa chuckles and leans in to kiss them, but Quatre disses him for another hungry bite.

find the list of prompts here!

[kathys-home-kitchen]

Cucumber, Tomato, and Feta Salad

This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's refreshing and crunchy and has so much flavor when using fresh garden tomatoes and cucumbers! Unfortunately, any time my garden has a hint of anything edible, the local deer family gobbles it all instantly, so I have to rely on the fresh produce at our local market or my best friend who has a beautiful garden.

Cucumber, Tomato, Feta Salad 

2 seedless (English) cucumbers-chopped into small- medium sized chunks

1 large tomato- chopped chopped into small-medium sized chunks

2 scallions, chopped 

1 cup pitted Kalamata olives-sliced 

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 tsp Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions: 

Combine chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and scallions in a medium sized serving bowl. 

 Sprinkle the salt over the veggies and mix thoroughly.

Add olives, feta, parsley, and mint and stir gently. The feta should begin to break down a little and coat the cucumbers and tomatoes. 

In a separate bowl combine the olive oil and lemon juice. Whisk until the liquid comes together like a dressing.

Pour half the dressing over the veggies, mix in and taste. Everyone has different tastes, you can always add more if necessary, but it’s pretty impossible to remove dressing once it’s on!  If you don’t need the remaining dressing, store it in a sealed container in the fridge and use it within the week on a spinach and dried cranberry salad.

[munatycooking]

Vermicelli Rice, also called Lebanese Rice or in Arabic (Ruz Be Alshereiah), is fluffy, buttery rice with toasted vermicelli pasta. It’s a popular Middle Eastern rice dish that goes well with stews and grilled meat.

https://www.munatycooking.com/vermicelli-rice/

[remitiras]

Gonna share the hummus recipe my mom gave me that I improved a bit because it's So Good:

1 full can of chickpeas including the water (200 grams)

2 tablespoons of raw tehini

½ teaspoon of cumin

½ teaspoon of salt

1-2 garlic cloves

One tablespoon of water

Blend together until smooth and it's literally the best hummus ever. Add olive oil and paprika on top. One pita will not be enough to finish everything just FYI.

[everythingwithwasabi]

Middle Eastern Rice