The best of Arabic cuisine in 6 irresistible dishes
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Adriana sanchez - 2020-06-23T17:57:45Z
The essence of Arabic cuisine is summarized in the combination of diverse cultures and flavors such as Lebanese cuisine, with touches of Mediterranean food, seasoned with spices popular in Asia, like curry, saffron, turmeric, cinnamon, mint, and garlic. That’s why no one can resist these 6 dishes of the best of Arabic cuisine. Kebabs Kebabs are very popular in Arabic cuisine and are a typical dish from Turkey that has spread and transformed around the world. Originally, it consists of thin pieces of lamb or beef cooked vertically. They are served with pita bread, vegetables, and a yoghurt dressing. Kibbe Kibbe, a type of Arabic meatball, is a traditional dish of Lebanese cuisine. These oval-shaped balls of ground meat with wheat can be fried or baked and are filled with ground meat, pine nuts, walnuts, onions, and other seasonings. CouscousAnother well-known dish in Arabic cuisine is couscous, which is made from wheat semolina, mixed with a stew of red meat or chicken, vegetables, and chickpeas. BaklavaFor Arabic desserts, one of the most famous is undoubtedly baklava, a pastry of Turkish origin, made with a paste of crushed pistachios or walnuts, drenched in syrup and filled with hazelnuts, almonds, or some dried fruits. It is usually accompanied by Arabic tea and a good conversation.Falafel Arabic falafel consists of a croquette made from chickpeas or fava beans, mixed with garlic, parsley, cilantro, and a touch of scallions. You can serve it with good hummus or a yoghurt sauce. Falafel is a very easy-to-find Arabic dish all over the world. Tabbouleh If we talk about typical Arabic dishes, it is necessary to mention tabbouleh, a classic summer salad. Tabbouleh includes finely chopped parsley, wheat, olive oil, tomatoes, as well as lettuce and other aromatic herbs; some add lemon juice as a dressing. Doesn’t it make your mouth water? Have you tried any of these dishes from Arabic cuisine? Tell us which one is your favorite.