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 […]
Appetizers
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, […]
Garlic Bread French | LEBANESE RECIPES
French style garlic bread cooked two ways Garlic bread is one of those old favourites that will never be out of fashion. This version is the French one using butter. It can be made in two ways, under the broiler (grill) or in a frying pan. The frying pan version is a little more indulgent […]
Red pepper and walnut spread – muhammara
2 cups walnuts, coarsely ground, or 250 g whole walnuts 1 cup bread crumbs 5 teaspoons dried red chili pepper powder, diluted in 1/3 cup of warm water 1 1/2 cups olive oil 8 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons pomegranate syrup, if available 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt
traditional Syrian Meat Pies (Sfeeha)
A pliable thin bread topped with juicy, perfectly spiced ground meat that’s made in minutes and will please your taste buds. Ingredients 2.5-3 dozen pie7 cans Pillsbury Grands Butter Tastin’ (8 per can)2 lbs. ground beef (80% lean)32 oz. plain yogurt10 oz. pomegranate molasses1 tbsp. sea salt1 tsp. black pepper1/2 cup lemon juiceButterPine nuts Steps […]
GRILLED EGGPLANT FATTEH (FATTET BATHINJAN MISHWI)
This Middle Eastern Eggplant Fatteh is so easy to make and completely vegetarian! It’s the perfect combination of flavours: crunchy, lemony, and garlicy! YIELDS 6 ServingsPREP TIME 20 minsCOOK TIME 40 minsTOTAL TIME 1 hr Ingredients 4 pita bread, toasted3 big eggplants For the Sauce: 1 big chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon Arabic […]