All About Baba Ganoush
Baba Ganoush – All About Baba Ganoush
Baba ganoush is a Middle Eastern vegetarian dish made of roasted, mashed eggplant blended with tahini, olive oil and a variety of seasonings.
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What is Falafel?
What is Falafel?
Falafel is a deep fried patty made from a blended paste of fava beans and chickpeas flavored with an assortment of select spices.
Spicy Potatoes (Batata Harra)
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cooking Time
25 Minutes
Servings
4 People
Ingredients
- Canola oil, for frying
- 2 lbs (1 kg) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and finely diced
- 1 small hot green chili pepper, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ bunch fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), minced
- 2 limes, wedged, for serving (optional)
Directions
- Add about ½ inch (1.25 cm) of canola oil to the bottom of a large, heavy skillet with high sides.
Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves (Waraq Al Ainab or Dawali)
Prep Time
2 hours + 3 hours for the rice to soak + Time to cool off before eating
Cooking Time
1 hour, 45 minutes
Servings
8-10 People
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (325 g) uncooked medium-grain white rice, rinsed
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2½ teaspoons salt, divided
- 2 tomatoes, finely diced
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, minced
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) fresh lemon juice, divided
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 tablespoons dried, crushed mint
- One (1 lb/500 g) jar of brined grape leaves, rinsed
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
- Hot water, to cook the grape leaves
- Plain yogurt (optional, for serving)
- 2 lemons, wedged (optional, for serving)
Directions
- Soak the rice in tepid water for 10 minutes; drain.
Tabbouleh
Prep Time
45 Minutes
Cooking Time
0 Minutes
Servings
6 People
Ingredients
- 3 bunches fresh parsley leaves
- ½ cup (100 g) fine-ground bulgur wheat
- 1 cup (250 ml) hot water
- Juice of medium 3 lemons (about 1/2 cup/125 ml)
- ¾ cup (185 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ bunch fresh mint leaves, minced
- 1 onion, minced
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- Romaine lettuce leaves, for serving
Directions
- Wash the parsley and completely dry it.