Mix 1 lb minced beef, ½ minced onion (squeezed dry), ½ cup minced parsley, 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp allspice, ¼ tsp cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground cloves, and 1/16 tsp ground nutmeg. Shape into 6 inch thin fingers, then broil for about 5 mins on each side. Remove… Continue reading Lebanese minced beef fingers (kefta mishwi)
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Lebanese lemon-garlic chicken (djeaj bil furrin)
This recipe requires advance planning, as the chicken needs to marinate for 2 days before it can be cooked. Place a 4 lb chicken (cut into 10 pieces) in a large bowl containing 6 cups water and 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar. Drain and set aside. Then place the chicken pieces into the following marinade:… Continue reading Lebanese lemon-garlic chicken (djeaj bil furrin)
Classic hummus
Drain 15 oz canned chick peas, setting aside 3 pieces for garnish. Mix the chick peas with ½ cup water in a sauce pan, bring to a boil for a few minutes until water reduces by half. Pour the hot chick pea mixture into a food processor, add 2 cloves garlic and 1 tsp salt,… Continue reading Classic hummus
Lebanese farmer’s salad with tahini dressing (salata felaheen)
Toss together 2 cups chopped cucumber, 1 cup red radish (cut into half-moons), ½ cup diced bell pepper, and 1 cup chopped parsley. Mash together 2 cloves garlic and 1 tsp salt, then whisk in ¼ cup tahini and 5 Tbsp lemon juice. Pour dressing over salad and serve. This recipe is from Classic Lebanese… Continue reading Lebanese farmer’s salad with tahini dressing (salata felaheen)
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