Recipe: Turkish Sumac Onions
Sumac is a citrusy-tasting spice commonly found in Middle Eastern cuisine. When combined with raw onions, the sumac mellows out the onion’s bitterness while the onions absorb some of the sumac’s tartness. Although it can be referred to as a salad, it’s not meant to be eaten as a side dish, but rather a condiment […]
All About Qamar al-Din (Middle Eastern Fruit Leather) & Its Uses
At first glance, Qamar al-Din may look unimpressive, but it’s an essential ingredient that has many uses. It’s made by pureeing fresh fruit with sugar into a paste and drying it into thin sheets. The sheets can be rolled up and enjoyed as a sweet treat, but it’s most commonly made into a drink or […]
Recipe: Beef Haleem
The beginning of Ramadan marks the beginning of a fasting month for Muslims to move away from worldly distractions and to instead focus on prayer and patience. During these 30 days, every healthy adult abstains from eating or drinking from the moment the sun rises until the sun sets. The meal eaten before sunrise, suhoor, […]
Recipe: Zeytoon Parvardeh (Persian Marinated Olives)
Zeytoon Parvardeh originated in northern Iran, near the Caspian Sea. It’s a simple dish that features olives marinated in olive oil and pomegranate molasses. Traditionally, it uses a special herb called Chuchagh, but this herb is only found in the northern areas of Iran so fresh mint is a common substitute. This dish is is […]
Recipe: Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip)
Want to try something different but as tasty as hummus? Try muhammara! It’s similar to hummus, but uses roasted red peppers and walnuts as the base instead of chickpeas. The addition of pomegranate molasses gives this dish a delightful tang to balance out the spice and richness of the red peppers. Like hummus, it’s usually […]
Recipe: Baba Ganoush With Pomegranate
Baba ganoush is a traditional Middle Eastern dip similar to hummus, but made with mashed grilled eggplants in place of chickpeas. There are many variations of baba ganoush, but this recipe uses pomegranate molasses to add in a little more sweetness. Ingredients: 4 globe eggplants 7 tbsp. tahini 1 lemon, juiced 4 cloves of garlic […]
Recipe: Fattoush Salad
Fattoush salad is a common dish in the Middle East. It uses fresh veggies, pita in place of croutons, and is topped with a tangy pomegranate molasses vinaigrette. Salad Ingredients: 2 loaves pita bread Extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt 2 tsp. sumac, divided 1 heart of Romaine lettuce, chopped 1 English cucumber, chopped 5 […]
