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Yakhnet Sabanekh

Yakhnet Sabanekh

A comforting, highly nutritious, and deeply aromatic home-style stew that forms the core of everyday Middle Eastern cuisine. Tender fresh spinach leaves are gently simmered with golden garlic cloves, fresh cilantro, and a light broth, finished with a tender meat topping.

40 min Levantina (Libanesa / Siria)
Samke Harra

Samke Harra

A celebrated culinary masterpiece from Lebanon's historic coastal cities, particularly Tripoli. It features a tender, perfectly baked white fish fillet draped in a rich, velvety, and spicy sauce made from premium tahini, garlic, fresh cilantro, and chili peppers, finished with a crown of toasted pine nuts.

40 min Medium Libanesa (Costera)
Rqaqat Jibneh

Rqaqat Jibneh

The ultimate crispy pastry of the Middle Eastern mezze spread. Delicate layers of filo or spring roll pastry wrapped tightly around a gooey, stringy blend of traditional cheeses, accented with a touch of mint or parsley, and pan-seared or baked until golden-crisp.

35 min Libanesa / Levantina
Roz bi Sha'riyeh

Roz bi Sha'riyeh

The quintessential side dish of Middle Eastern cuisine. Perfectly separated, fluffy, and aromatic long-grain white rice tossed with thin vermicelli noodles toasted in Ghee until deeply golden and nutty.

30 min Levantina / Egipcia
Riz a Djej

Riz a Djej

A comforting staple of Lebanese home cooking. Fluffy rice simmered in a deeply aromatic homemade chicken broth infused with cinnamon and warm spices, tossed with tender pulled chicken and scattered with fresh parsley.

65 min Libanesa / Levantina
Mtabbal Al-Badinjan

Mtabbal Al-Badinjan

One of the richest, most velvety centerpieces of Levantine mezze. Whole eggplants are charred directly over an open flame for a deep smoky core, then whipped with rich tahini paste, crushed garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of yogurt.

45 min Levantina
Manakish

Manakish

The definitive breakfast and street food staple of the Levantine coast. Soft, tender flatbreads with blistered, airy edges, generously slathered with an aromatic blend of wild zaatar and olive oil, or blanketed in rich melted local cheeses.

32 min Libanesa / Levantina
Kebbet Batata

Kebbet Batata

A comforting, delicious vegetarian adaptation of the classic Levantine kibbeh. Made from a smooth dough of boiled potatoes and fine bulgur wheat infused with fresh herbs and spices, layered with a savory filling of caramelized onions and walnuts, and baked to golden perfection.

85 min Medium Levantina (Libanesa)
Kebbet Arnabiyeh

Kebbet Arnabiyeh

An aristocratic winter masterpiece of Lebanese gastronomy, native to the coastal city of Sidon. Crispy, golden-fried bulgur and meat kibbeh spheres are gently stewed in a majestic, velvety sweet-and-sour sauce made from tahini, bitter Seville orange juice, and heavy caramelized onions.

105 min Libanesa
Hashweh

Hashweh

The absolute heart of Middle Eastern comfort cooking. An incredibly aromatic, fluffy basmati rice cooked with perfectly seasoned minced meat and warm spices, loaded with toasted nuts, green peas, and crispy fried onions.

50 min Levantina (Árabe)
Foul Mdammas

Foul Mdammas

The ultimate Middle Eastern breakfast and Egypt's national dish. A deeply comforting, rustic, and protein-packed stew of tender fava beans simmered, lightly mashed with cumin, garlic, and bright lemon juice, then crowned with fresh tomatoes and olive oil.

30 min Egipcia / Levantina
Chich Barak

Chich Barak

An exquisite jewel of Levantine cuisine. Tiny, delicate homemade meat dumplings stuffed with warm spiced beef or lamb, gently simmered and served in a rich, velvety hot yogurt sauce infused with garlic and mint.

80 min Levantina (Árabe)
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