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The Most Delicious Arabic Dishes You Must Try
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Anthropologically, a region's cuisine is as important to understanding its culture. Therefore, trying Arabic cuisine is a crucial aspect of any visit to an Arabic country. The food is plentiful with so many different and delicious options to appeal to every palette. Traditionally, these are shared dishes, which is good news as it gives visitors the chance to order as many as they can and try a bit of everything.

Hummus[edit | edit source]

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There is a lot of controversy. Is it Israeli, Greek or Arab? Although the answer is unclear, there is no doubt that it is a staple dish in Arabic cuisine, making hummus a must for anyone looking to learn more about the food of this region. This simple dish is made with chickpeas, tahini, garlic and lemon - and is simply delicious. It's best to order hummus and eat it with pita bread, which makes for an amazing appetizer!

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Fattoush[edit | edit source]

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This delicious bread salad is traditional to Levant cuisine, common in Arab countries such as Lebanon and Syria. Fattoush is made with green vegetables and small pieces of fried Arabic bread, which gives a bit of crunch. It often also includes pomegranate. This is still known as a great salad to share with others, making the dining experience a way to bring people together and bond over the mouth-watering cuisine.

Tabbouleh[edit | edit source]

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Much like hummus and fattoush, mezze tabbouleh in the Arab world Mezze is a well-used word that visitors will find on Arabic restaurant menus and it means a small dish to share at the start of a multi-course meal - or an aperitif. This salad is made with parsley, mint, onion, tomatoes, bulgur, lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper and salt. It is a very simple dish, but with a very distinctive flavor and a certain delight for people trying Arabic food for the first time.

Mansaf[edit | edit source]

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Lamb is a staple in Arabic cuisine, being a common and traditional dish on commemorative occasions such as Eid. Mansaf is a traditional dish of Arab countries such as Palestine and Jordan, as well as others. The dish is basically made up of lamb, yoghurt and rice. It is a must, especially for visitors going to Jordan, as it is perhaps the most popular food in the country. For those who don't feel particularly drawn to mansaf, trying another dish with lamb meat is an essential part of Arabic cuisine.

Batata Harra[edit | edit source]

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This mezze will appeal to all tastes and nationalities - after all, who doesn't love potatoes? This traditionally Lebanese dish is also known as spicy potatoes, and that pretty much describes what the dish is. Batata harra are potatoes made with red pepper, garlic, olive oil, coriander and chilli. This is the simple yet magical recipe for creating a delicious dish that will leave your mouth watering. Move on to the fries, batata harra might just be the best potato dish in the world.

Kibbeh[edit | edit source]

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This Levantine dish is known all over the world. Ask anyone in the world about Arabic cuisine and the first food that will probably come to mind is kibbeh. This is a favorite of tourists visiting the Middle East and can be made with different types of meat, although it is most commonly found in ground beef, onions and bulgur. The ingredients are mixed together and fried to make a beef patty that is incredibly tasty. Less commonly found around the world but equally delicious is raw kibbeh, which takes the same ingredients but is served entirely raw.

Warak Enab[edit | edit source]

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Better known as vine or vine leaves, warak enab is most common to the Lebanese. cuisine, although it can be found in several other Arabic dishes, including in the Gulf countries. The cold mezze is made of vine leaves stuffed with rice, which can be mixed with several other ingredients such as onions, tomatoes and mint. This is a fantastic dish for vegetarians who still want to try Arabic dishes. As this cuisine is very rich in meat, vegetarian options are not as common, but warak enab is definitely the most delicious of them.

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