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Maqluba (“Upside-Down”)

is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with rice, vegetables, and meat, all cooked together and flipped upside down before serving. It’s a flavorful and visually impressive dish! Ingredients For the Meat: 500g (1 lb) lamb or chicken (bone-in pieces) 1 large onion (quartered) 4 cups water (for boiling) 2 bay leaves 4 cardamom pods 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper For the Rice: 2 cups basmati rice (rinsed until water runs clear, soaked 30 minutes) ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt For the Vegetables: 2 medium eggplants (sliced into 1 cm rounds) …

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arabic recipes / maqluba / Ramadan

Kabsa (Saudi Arabian Spiced Rice)

International Cuisines

Ingredients For the Rice: 2 cups basmati rice, washed and soaked 30 minutes 2 ½ cups chicken broth or water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee 1 large onion (finely chopped) 3 garlic cloves (minced) 1 large tomato (chopped) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 carrots (grated) 1 cinnamon stick 4 cardamom pods 4 cloves 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste) 1 bay leaf ¼ cup raisins (optional) For the Chicken: Use either 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces) or 4-6 chicken thighs …

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arabic recipes / Ramadan / recipes

Tunisian Ojja Merguez

International Cuisines

Ojja Merguez is a beloved traditional Tunisian dish that brings together bold flavors and rustic comfort in a single pan. At its heart, it’s a spicy tomato and pepper stew enriched with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, elevated by the fiery depth of harissa—a staple in Tunisian kitchens. Plump, juicy merguez sausages are seared to release their spicy oils, then simmered in a rich, slow-cooked sauce of tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Toward the end, eggs are cracked directly into the bubbling sauce, gently poached until the whites are set and the yolks remain luxuriously runny. The final result …

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arabic recipes / Easy recipe / Eggs / Tunisian dish

Fattoush Salad

International Cuisines

Get ready to fall in love with Fattoush Salad—a vibrant Lebanese masterpiece bursting with color and flavor! 🌿✨ Crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, cooling cucumbers, and peppery radishes mingle with fragrant fresh herbs for the ultimate fresh bite. But the real star? Those golden, crispy pita chips adding the perfect crunch! 🥙💥 Drizzled with a tangy dressing of olive oil, zesty lemon, garlic, and a hint of sumac, every forkful is a flavor explosion. Light, refreshing, and packed with texture, this salad is a must-try whether you’re serving it as a sunny side or a satisfying main. Trust us, your taste …

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Healthy / Lebanese dish / Salad

Harira – Moroccan Soup

International Cuisines

Harira is a traditional Moroccan soup often enjoyed during Ramadan, but it’s also a comforting meal year-round. It’s packed with lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fragrant spices, making it hearty and nourishing. Ingredients Base Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 2 large carrots, diced 1 cup tomatoes, pureed (or canned tomatoes) 1 tbsp tomato paste 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup prepared chickpeas (if using canned, drain and rinse first) ½ cup brown or green lentils Spices & Herbs: 1 tsp ground cumin 1 …

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Chicken Tagine with Apricots

International Cuisines

It’s a flavorful dish with a combination of sweet and savory ingredients, and it is a popular meal in Moroccan cuisine. Ingredients 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces) or 4 bone-in chicken thighs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup dried apricots, halved 1/4 cup almonds (slivered or whole, toasted) 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 2 …

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