Kisir, the vegan dish of your dreams. Seasoned with pomegranate molasses and pepper paste, it’s a Turkish Tangy bulgur and herb salad that can convert any salad hater into a lover.
Middle Eats

Middle Eats
Hey, I'm Obi, a home cook who wants to share my love of Middle Eastern cuisine with you! I'm part Egyptian, and I grew up eating so many interesting dishes from all over the Middle East that I want you to try. I'm developing and documenting these recipes, so that you are able to cook delicious Middle Eastern food in your home kitchen. Every week I cover a new dish, and I write detailed steps and ingredient lists so you can replicate the dishes perfectly at home.
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Koshari is Egyptian Vegan Street Food and the National Dish of Egypt. I’m going to show you how to make the best koshari in the world.
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Egyptian Vermicelli Rice is a great dish that really transforms simple rice into a fantastic side full of flavour and great texture. This recipe uses vermicelli, butter and stock to upgrade your rice, you’re bound to make this your default rice recipe going forward.
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Fattoush is a classic Lebanese salad with a uniquely tangy dressing and deliciously crunchy bread.
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The best lentil soup of all time – A classic middle eastern recipe
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Lebanese Arayes are pita pockets that take 20 minutes to make and grill. They have a tender and delicious spiced meat filling that makes for a great treat. I’ll show you how to make the filling and what kind of bread to use.
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These melt in your mouth cookies are extremely soft and we’ll be filling them with Turkish Delight, and honey nuts.
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This Levantine Aubergine Fatteh is the perfect midweek meal with tons of great texture and flavour.
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This dish is served at major occasions across Egypt as the centrepiece.
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Homemade Traditional Maamoul are cookies that are stuffed with Dates and nuts.
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Making stretchy ice cream with a centuries old recipe – How to make booza at home
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Molokhia (Jute Leaf stew) has been eaten in Egypt since the time of the Pharaohs. From Ancient Egypt it has evolved into a household staple. The dish is eaten throughout the middle east and in parts of Africa, today I’ll be showing you how to cook it the Egyptian Way.