Description
by Mary Freij
Mutabal Shawandar
A luscious, bright pink dip of roasted beets, garlic, tahini, lemon and olive oil, served with crispy pita chips.
Arayes (beef or vegetarian)
A Lebanese street-food favourite, these thin pita breads are stuffed with a filling of seasoned ground beef -or- halloumi cheese, onions & parsley before being grilled, Served with some fresh vegetable crudités, pickles and a tahini dipping sauce.
Batata Harra
Literally “spicy potatoes” in Arabic, this popular potato dish is the perfect accompaniment for these tasty grilled sandwiches. Potatoes roasted in olive oil, tossed with garlic, chili and salt, along with some chili pepper, cilantro and splash of lemon juice.
Strawberry Riz bi Haleeb
Rice is popular throughout the Middle East, and where you find rice, you usually find rice pudding. This cool, creamy combines rice, milk, sugar, a touch of rosewater and fresh strawberries for a real summer treat.
