After spending a few days in Marrakech last year, I became infatuated with the flavour of preserved lemon. Typically added to a tagine (Moroccan stew) of chicken and olives, these lemons were unlike anything I’d ever tasted before. They take on the flavour of the spices they age in…
Ejjeh (pronounced eh-zhey) are small omelettes / savoury egg pancakes (much in the style of an Asian scallion or kimchi pancake) typically filled with fresh herbs and in this case, kousa or zucchini. They can be served as a mezze, an appetiser, a side dish, or even a main…
Baharat (بَهَارَات) literally meaning ‘spices’ in Arabic, is a common ingredient in many Lebanese and Levantine dishes. Like most Middle Eastern spice blends, every region or family has their preference as to what they like to add; baharat can sometimes contain nutmeg in place of allspice, or even the…
Laban (yogurt) based dips and sauces are found across the Middle East and Indian subcontinent (for example, raita or pachadi) or the popular Greek ‘tzatziki’, and are an accompaniment to many dishes – such as kibbeh, fritters, or just as a stand-alone dip for bread or vegetables. Kh’yar (or…
