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 […]
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: 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 […]
