Arab Cuisine

| Learn to make Bemieh (aka Bamia), a super healthy | Okra Stew popular in Middle Eastern, African, Persian and Indian cuisines. However, it is increasingly introducing more cuisines given its remarkable benefits.

  Bernieh can be made out of fresh, frozen or dried okra pods, All are delicious but needless to say, nothing beats fresh! That's why I grabbed the opportunity of a summer visit to Lebanon to make it in season. After Mloukhieh (Molokhia) and often competing with it, Bemieh is a favorite for many. As a child, 1 simply hated it! And hated when my Mom cooked it for lunch Later, as my taste buds developed, I grew to love it - and to regret every moment | fussed about anything Mom cooked for us. . .

Okra is one of the most nutritious vegetables; it is loaded with Vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. Because it is low in calories, it is often featured in Weight reduction programs, Bemieh is well suited to a gluten - free diet. Vegetarians and vegans can try it with vegetable broth.

A step - by - step video on how to make delicious and protein - rich Hummus from scratch. Getting that authentic Hummus taste at home could not be simpler! Enjoy Hummus as a starter, as a side - dish with shawarma, or simply as a healthy dip with snack vegetables. Hummus goes perfectly well with vegetarian, vegan and gluten - free diets.

A very quick recipe here for you This is the easiest and quickest way you can enjoy your pickled cucumber in 2hours you can use any amount of ingredients the key is the salt solution you will use for every cup of water use 3 tbsp of salt and 2 tbsp of vinegar you can leave the pickled cucumber out in room temperature for the first day then store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

A step - by - step video on how to make Mloukhieh ( aka as Molokhia ) , one of the most widely popular dishes in the Middle East and North Africa - and it is spreading as far as Japan ! Mloukhieh can be prepared out of frozen leaves ( hashed or whole ) which are widely used , or / and out of dried leaves . Both are available throughout the year . However , Mloukhieh is absolutely unrivaled in season , That ' s why | grabbed the opportunity of a summer visit to Lebanon to make this video . The frozen leaves recipe varies only slightly so I gave clarifications accordingly . Find the detailed recipe at the end . The method of making Mloukhieh depends on the region . For example , the Lebanese version is mostly whole - leaves while the Egyptian version is finely chopped and soupy . Both are delicious . Mloukhieh is an all - time favorite for many - including myself ! It is often present in family lunch gatherings , which explains the somehow large quantity.

Mloukhieh is loaded with vitamins & minerals; it also has potent antioxidant properties. As a dish, it is rich in protein given the meat content. It was reportedly ateen as a soup by Cleopatra for its health, beauty and  anti - aging benefits - an anecdote worth considering! ،also read that it was banned in Egypt at some point  uring the Fatirmid reign because of its aphrodisiac effect on women, Occasionally, it was reinstated to be enjoyed by everyone.

A step - by - step video on how to make Baba Ghannouj ( aka Mtabbal Batenjan ) ,

a classic Levantine platter of Lebanese origin . Whether eaten as a side dish or as a dip , Baba Ghannouj is a healthy addition to your diet as it is rich in vitamins , minerals and dietary fiber . It goes perfectly well with vegetarian , vegan and gluten - free diets.

Rezz blahem is one of the most popular and delicious traditional dishes in Mediterranean cuisine , and is a hearty favorite in such restaurants around the globe , Old or young , everyone loves it ! No Wonder a playful Ehem ehem , Rezz blahem " is ever alive as Tothers still say it while spoon - feeding it to their children : ) . My mom ' s still echoes in my mind every time I make this dish !

Traditionally , Rezz blahem is made with short - grain Egyptian rice . However , when it comes to starchy grains in general including rice , it is important we make a cautious and informed choice because of their effect on blood sugar , That ' s why I prefer long - grain rice ( like Basmati rice ) which has a significantly lower glycemic load than short - grain rice . Another advantage is having a fluffier version of the dish ; )

There is more than one way to eating Rezz Elahem : ( 1 ) as a main dish with , or without chicken added , with salad , yogurt or chicken soup ( 2 ) along with stews.

A step - by - step video on how to make Fattoush , a classic , healthy and delicious Lebanese salad . Fattoush is more than a favorite starter in the hot Season - and throughout the year . It helps hydrate the body and is loaded with vitamins , minerals and antioxidants ! Fattoush goes perfectly well with Vegetarian and Vegan diets .

Freek ( aka freeken , farik ) is an ancient superfood . It is a staple item in Middle - Eastern cuisine but is now growing much beyond . It is essentially wheat that has been harvested early while the grains are still tender and green . The kernels are then parched , | roasted , dried and rubbed - in Arabic , farik " refers to the process of rubbing . For ITiany of us , Freek is an integral part of childhood Terrories We hold dear , When grandmothers were still alive , their kitchen ever busy and their dishes utterly heavenly . It is believed that Freek was discovered by accident | millennia ago in the Eastern Mediterranean when | a crop of still green wheat caught fire and was set ablaze , Struck by misfortune , farmers rubbed off the burnt chaff thus revealing the roasted kernels . . . and Freek was luckily born ! For long , Freek has been part of the food culture particularly in the Levant ( Lebanon , Syria , Jordan , | Palestine , Iraq ) but also in North Africa ( Egypt , Tunisia , Algeria ) and Turkey , Recipes vary from region to region - | they are all delicious ! Freek is now gaining popularity in they are all delicious ! Freek is now gaining popularity in | the West ( Canada , US , Australia ) where it is becoming a new darling for dietitians . In his 7 Essentials for Women over 40 " , Dr . Oz first | mentioned Freekeh under the protein essential for | plant - based lean protein . Because it ' s harvested at an earlier stage of development , Freek contains higher levels of protein , fiber and minerals than the mature wheat - higher levels than quinoa too ! Awesome ! Mary are now using Freekeh as a nutritious alternative in any recipe that calls for rice , quinoa , farro , and other hearty grains . It works beautifully in main dishes , side - dishes , soups , casseroles , pilafs and salads - and it is loaded with vitamins , minerals and dietary fiber .