Ingredients For the Filling 1 kg minced beef 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground spices Salt and pepper For the Duggus (tomato cilantro salsa) 2 tomatoes, medium 1 […]
Appetizers
Moutabal | LEBANESE RECIPES
Learn how to make this Middle Eastern aubergine and tahini dip, very similar to baba ganoush. This is pure, creamy aubergine awesomeness, perfect for pita or flatbread and the kind of thing you want to eat all the time. Which is just as well because it’s extraordinarily easy to make. Ingredients MOUTABAL 2 aubergines 4 […]
Quick and simple hummus | LEBANESE RECIPES
This quick and easy hummus recipe demonstrates just how simple it is to whip up this classic dip at home in no time. Serve as part of a Middle Eastern feast, or simply with a dash of olive oil, a sprinkling of paprika and some pitta bread for a tasty snack. Ingredients 275g of chickpeas, […]
How to Make Homemade Hummus
Learn how to make the best authentic hummus. Creamy, rich, vegan and most important , delicious homemade hummus. DIFFICULTY Easy YIELDS 4 PREP TIME 2 Hours WORK TIME 30 Minutes RECIPE CUISINE Middle eastern INGREDIENTS 1½ cups Dry chickpeas 3/4 cup Tahini 1/3 cup Fresh lemon juice 1 tsp Baking soda 1½ tsp Salt For […]
Kibbeh Nayee – beef fillet tartare
This Middle-Eastern version of a beef tartare carries an immensely dense flavour. Greg Malouf serves his beef tartare recipe with cucumber, chillies and yoghurt in this vibrant summer starter. Ingredients KIBBEH NAYEE 300g of beef mince 100g of bulgur wheat 90g of white onion, roughly chopped 1 green chilli, seeded, roughly chopped 1 handful of […]
Lebanese Falafel | LEBANESE RECIPES
Traditional homemade falafel recipe using chickpeas and fava beans Ingredients 1 cup dried chickpeas 1 cup peeled dried fava beans 3 tspns bicarbonate of soda 2 garlic cloves 1 small onion 2 handfuls parsley 1 handful fresh cilantro coriander 1 tsp 7 spice 1 tsp dried coriander 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp black […]
Onion Samosa Recipe | LEBANESE RECIPES
Learn how to make the best onion samosa. These samosas are crispy on the outside and filled with delicious-spiced onion filling. Follow this recipe to learn how to make homemade samosa from scratch, including techniques to fold the perfect samosa. This south Indian samosa is perfect as a snack, appetizer, side dish or even as […]
Sfiha (Lahm Bi Ajin) | LEBANESE RECIPES
Sfiha (Lahm Bi Ajin) is an open-faced meat pie that is filled with ground beef of lamb, onions, tomatoes and tahini, perfect to make for a large gathering. INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH: 3 CUPS FLOWER 2 1/2 TSP INSTANT YEAST 1/4 TSP MILK 2 TSP SALT 2 TBSP WHITE VINEGAR 3 TBSP YOGURT 200 ML […]
Gluten-free Vegan Samosa, Two Ways
Author: Nada E. (one arab vegan) Recipe type: Snacks and SidesCuisine: Middle Eastern Prep time: 20 minsCook time: 10 minsTotal time: 30 mins Serves: 8 samosas Ingredients For the potato filling 1 medium potato, peeled and mashed 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed ½ cup peas and carrots (frozen will do) 1 […]
Top 10 Most Popular Lebanese Dishes
1. Hummus (Houmous, Hommus, Hummus b’tahini) This internationally popular, beige-colored spread is traditionally made with mashed chickpeas, tahini sesame paste, lemon juice, and garlic. People across the world love hummus for its tangy flavor and the fact that it is filled with nutrients. When served, it is typically dressed with a drizzle of olive oil, […]
