Damascus

Foods of the Greater Syria Area: A Legacy of a Venerable Past

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:55:46 +0000

The foods of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine, with recipes for a complete meal.

Recipe: Parsley and Burghul Salad - Taboula

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 02:02:42 +0000

Serves about 6 to 8 This salad has become world-renowned. It has been made popular in the Americas and Europe by Lebanese immigrants who in one generation forget their language and culture but never...

Recipe: Barbecued Meat Balls with Cherries - Kufta Bil Karaz

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 02:13:59 +0000

Serves about 4 In Aleppo a special kind of bitter-black cherry, only found around the city, is used when preparing this dish. 1 pound finely ground lean lamb 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2...

Recipe: Ground Meat with Pine Nuts - Kufta Mabrouma

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 02:10:35 +0000

Serves 6 to 8 This is a speciality of Aleppo where it is baked and served in a round platter, with the rolls arranged in diminishing circles. 2 medium onions, very finely chopped 4 cloves garlic,...

Recipe: Chickpea and Yogurt Platter - Fattat Hummus

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 02:08:53 +0000

Serves 6 In Damascus, this dish is usually served as a part of a hearty breakfast. 2 medium loaves Arabic bread (pita), toasted, then broken into small pieces 1 can chickpeas (540 ml - 19 oz), drained...

Recipe: Semolina Dessert - Maamuneeya

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 02:15:26 +0000

Serves 8 A speciality of Aleppo, maamuneeya is an excellent and simple to prepare tasty dessert. 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup semolina 1 cup milk 1 cup sugar water 1 cup whipped cream 4 tablespoons...

Recipe: Red Pepper Delight - Muhammara

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 02:00:33 +0000

Red Pepper Delight - Muhammara This tasty well-known Aleppo dish, usually served as an appetizer, adds colour to the meal. 1 1/2 cups ground walnuts 4 large sweet red peppers 1 tablespoon pomegranate...

Recipe: Burghul and Potato Pie - Kubbat Batata

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 02:12:15 +0000

Serves from 8 to 10 For vegetarians this is a God sent dish. Mouth-watering hot or cold, it is one of the top culinary delights in the Greater Syria area. 1 1/2 cups fine burghul (found in Middle...

Recipe: Damascus Garlic Appetizer - Thoum

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 01:58:24 +0000

Serves about 6 From the mist of time, as new products were introduced - in this case the potato - the Damascenes took them as their own. If you like garlic, this twin of French aioli is addictive, but...

Recipe: Lentil Dumplings - Harrack Isbouaau

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 02:06:55 +0000

Serves 8 to 10 A dish unique to Damascus, harrack isbouaau is a wholesome addition to any meal. 1 cup lentils, rinsed 7 cups water 1/2 lb bread dough salt and pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/8...

Recipe: Lentil and Rice Soup - Shawrbat 'Adas Ma'a Ruzz

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 02:04:56 +0000

Serves about 6 If desired, after this soup, found in all the Greater Syria area, is cooked, it can be puréed in a blender, then the coriander and lemon juice added. It is a great meal on its own for...