Tag: middle eastern

Lebanese crispy meat-stuffed pita (arayes)

We tried this recipe from RecipeTin Eats: https://www.recipetineats.com/arayes-lebanese-meat-stuffed-pita/ We used 1 lb minced beef for the recipe. Our modifications: first, we followed the spice blend in the recipe except that we used 1/2 tsp ground Kashmiri pepper instead of cayenne. we could not find large pita, so we used five Middle East Bakery’s whole wheat…… Continue reading Lebanese crispy meat-stuffed pita (arayes)

Lebanese bulgur pilaf with tomato and chick peas

We tried this recipe: https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/bulgur-pilaf/. We found the ratio of 3 cups broth to 1.5 cups bulgur too wet; the next time we may factor in the liquid emitted from the fresh tomato and 1/4 bell pepper. At the end of cooking, we squeezed juice from 1/3 of a lemon into the pilaf. We also…… Continue reading Lebanese bulgur pilaf with tomato and chick peas

Middle Eastern style lentil and split yellow pea soup

We were craving a legume-based soup and tried this recipe: https://thishungrykitten.com/2013/03/26/middle-eastern-delight-lentil-and-split-pea-soup/ This was comforting, earthy, and tasty. Our modifications: first, we don’t have a slow cooker, so we made this on the stovetop. Second, we increased the ground cumin and supplemented with ground coriander. Specifically, after sauteeing the onion, we added 2 tsp cumin and…… Continue reading Middle Eastern style lentil and split yellow pea soup

Persian lentil soup

We had a craving for lentil soup and were intrigued by this recipe: https://girlandthekitchen.com/persian-lentil-soup/ Although we used chicken broth (4 cups unsalted, 4 cups Better Than Bouillon), this recipe easily could be vegetarian if made with vegetable broth. Although we try to use no-salt canned tomatoes, we used stewed tomatoes (which are seasoned and contain…… Continue reading Persian lentil soup

Moroccan chick pea and lentil soup (harira)

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We have made harira before, but we were intrigued by this recipe's use of two different types of lentils (red and green) plus chick peas: https://www.feastingathome.com/harira-soup/ We followed the recipe pretty closely, and it turned out well. Our minor modifications: first, instead of cayenne pepper, we used 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chili, a lower heat ground… Continue reading Moroccan chick pea and lentil soup (harira)

Lebanese lentils and bulgur with caramelized onion (mujadara hamra)

We had a craving for mujadara, and we tried this version with bulgur instead of rice: https://www.maureenabood.com/lebanese-mujadara/ We followed the instructions pretty closely. Our minor modifications: first, we cooked the onions in our Ultimate pan, and we found that it took more time (35 mins) and more canola oil (about 1/2 cup total) to properly…… Continue reading Lebanese lentils and bulgur with caramelized onion (mujadara hamra)

Egyptian fava beans, version 3 (ful mudammes)

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We tried this recipe for a quick lunch: https://moribyan.com/ful-medames-vegetarian-fava-bean-stew/ We followed the instructions, except we used 1 tsp smoked paprika instead of regular paprika. This was a mistake because the smokiness overpowered the dish. The next time we will use regular paprika and may reduce to 1/2 tsp. (June 2023)

Egyptian fava beans (ful mudammes), version 2

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We made this recipe again, but followed the instructions pretty closely this time: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/foul-mudammas-recipe/#tasty-recipes-33099-jump-target Our minor modifications: First, we halved the recipe. Second, we drained the canned fava bean liquid before placing in our Ultimate Pan and adding 1/4 cup water. The fresh garlic / hot pepper / lemon juice dressing added a brightness to… Continue reading Egyptian fava beans (ful mudammes), version 2

Vegetable tagine with Moroccan flavors

This is a straightforward recipe from RecipeTinEats that we doctored up a bit: https://www.recipetineats.com/vegetable-tagine/ It’s also a great use of vegetables in your pantry. This recipe is vegetarian as written (although we used chicken broth). We made the following modifications: first, for the spice mix, we sometimes find ground cardamom overpowering, so we reduced it…… Continue reading Vegetable tagine with Moroccan flavors