Ramadan

Shawarma – Marinated Meat (Chicken or Beef)

Shawarma – Marinated Meat (Chicken or Beef)

is a popular Middle Eastern street food, featuring marinated meat (often chicken or beef) that’s cooked on a rotating spit, but it can also be made at home in a pan or oven. The meat is tender, juicy, and infused with a blend of spices and herbs, served in pita or flatbread with vegetables and sauce. Ingredients For the Marinade: 1 lb (450g) chicken thighs or beef strips (or a mix) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp ground paprika 1 tbsp ground turmeric 1 tbsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground allspice 1 …

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Maqluba (“Upside-Down”)

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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Kabsa (Saudi Arabian Spiced Rice)

Kabsa (Saudi Arabian Spiced Rice)

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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