What are the Most Popular Middle Eastern Foods?

Food is the language of love. The Middle East cuisine is the birthplace of many influential dishes. The countries in Middle East are the Arabian Peninsula, Turkey, Egypt, Iran, and Iraq.  

We will look at the most popular and tasty food from all over the Middle East. Here the food is predominantly made using olives, olive oil, Peta bread and spices. It’s a paradise for food lovers everywhere. 

So, without further delay let’s get started! 

Falafel 

Falafel is patty shaped fritter. 

Ingredients: Garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, coriander, parsley, and cilantro. Flour is used for binding.  

Origin: Egypt

Hummus 

Hummus is traditionally made from Peta bread. Get the recipe for Hummus

Ingredients: Chickpeas, sesame seed paste, Lemon juice, Garlic, Ground cumin and salt. With Olive oil. 

Origin: Egypt

Manakeesh 

They’re freshly baked doughs with a crispy crust and fillings. 

Ingredients: Za’atar, flour, yeast, water, Cheese, Oil and sugar 

Origin: Lebanese 

Tabbouleh 

It’s also called Tabouli Salad 

Ingredients: Parsley, cracked wheat, Tomatoes, Green onions Lemon juice and olive oil. 

Origin: Lebanon and Syria 

Foul Meddamas 

It’s a thick broth. 

Ingredients: fava beans, olive oil, parsley, onion, garlic and lemon. 

Origin: Egypt 

Baba ghanoush 

It’s the best dip sauce. 

Ingredients: Eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic 

Origin: Lebanon 

Shawarma Roll 

Shawarma is a roll made of meat. It’s made using Peta bread. 

Ingredients: Onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Mayo and hummus you can also use other sauces. Pita bread, khubz, or kuboos. 

Origin: Turkey. 

Umm Ali 

If you like desert, you’ll love Umm Ali. 

Ingredients: Puff pastry, bread, or croissants. Almonds, pistachios, and hazelnuts. Raisins, desiccated coconut, and boiled milk. Granulated sugar and vanilla extract.  

Origin: Egypt. 

Mansaf 

Mansaf is a preparation of lamb.  

Ingredients: Tender lamb, jameed, and fragrant rice. You can also have it with flat bread. 

Origin: Jordan. 

Shish Tawook 

Shish Tawook is a delicacy. It’s made from chicken and yogurt. 

Ingredients: Chicken breast, olive oil, plain yoghurt, and tomato paste. 

Minced garlic, lemon juice, and oregano. Cumim, paprika, black pepper, and spices. Ginger, cayenne, red bell pepper and red onion. 

Origin: Turkey.

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