Middle Eastern dishes explained
Falafel: what it is made of and how it is served
Falafel is a fried fritter of ground chickpeas or fava beans and herbs. What is in it, how it is made, wrap vs plate, the sauces, and where its origin is disputed.
Middle Eastern dishes explained
Plain-English explainers for the dishes on the Nara Cafe menu and the Lebanese and Middle Eastern cooking behind them. Sources are named in every guide.
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Middle Eastern dishes explained
Mediterranean food: what the term covers and the dishes to know
Mediterranean food is the cooking of the lands around the Mediterranean Sea. Its regions, shared ingredients, classic dishes and how they differ, with a dish table.
Middle Eastern dishes explained
Shawarma: what it is, how it is made and how to order it
Shawarma is meat roasted on a vertical spit and shaved into bread or onto a plate. How it is made, chicken vs beef, sauces, and how it differs from gyro and doner.