If you enjoy Middle Eastern foods, here is how to stock your kitchen.
These are the ingredients of our land; the herbs that grow wild in our hills, the fruit that dot our orchards, the blooms that scent our gardens.
Allspice
Chili flakes
Cinnamon
Clove
Corriander
Cumin
Curry
Feenugreek
Mahlab
Mint, dried
Nutmeg
Paprika
Saffron
Star anise
Sumac
Turmeric
Za'atar
Lemons
Onion
Garlic
Potatoes
Seasonal: eggplants, zucchini, green beans,
peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers,
avocados, cabbage, cauliflower
Herbs: mint, parsley, scallions
Whole milk
Butter
Ghee
Eggs
White cheeses:
halloumi, ricotta
Yogurt
Oil-cured olives
Bone broth
Lamb
Beef
Chicken
Fish
Basmati rice
Freekeh
Bulgar wheat
Lentils, brown and red
Chickpeas
Pasta, vermicelli
Olive oil
Tahini
Honey
Pomegranate molasses
Orange blossom water
Rose water
Walnuts
Pistachios
Almonds
Pine nuts
Sesame seeds
Dried apricots
Dried figs
Dried dates
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ReplyDeleteHello Roda, do you have a harisa recipe I could try?
ReplyDeleteNot yet! I will need to work on developing one. If you find one you like, let me know!
DeleteHi Jessica, I've just stumbled upon your blog and I'm loving the recipes. Do I need to buy tahini from the market or could I make some at home? If so, how?
ReplyDeleteHi Jessica, I've just stumbled upon your blog and I'm loving the recipes. Do I need to buy tahini from the market or could I make some at home? If so, how?
ReplyDeleteHi Simran! I'm so glad that you found my blog! You can either make or buy tahini. I have a tutorial here: http://bintrhodaskitchen.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-to-make-tahini-or-sesame-paste.html
ReplyDeleteHi Simran! I'm so glad that you found my blog! You can either make or buy tahini. I have a tutorial here: http://bintrhodaskitchen.blogspot.com/2013/06/how-to-make-tahini-or-sesame-paste.html
ReplyDeleteHi Jessica! nice Recipes! Do you have anything for Eggplant with Lamb - Maghroub as they call it in Dubai?
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