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Middle Eastern Cuisine

Ancient culinary traditions built around spices, grains, olive oil, and shared mezze, spanning the Eastern Mediterranean to North Africa.

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Refined mezze culture featuring hummus, tabbouleh, kibbeh, and grilled meats with pita and pickled turnips.

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Imperial Ottoman cuisine featuring kebabs, meze, lahmacun, baklava, and the legendary breakfast spread.

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Elegant rice-based dishes with saffron, dried fruits, and herbs, featuring kebabs, stews, and tahdig.

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A melting pot of Jewish diaspora cuisines featuring falafel, shakshuka, sabich, and vibrant fresh salads.

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Aromatic tagines, couscous, and pastilla built around Ras el Hanout, preserved lemons, and harissa.

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Ancient culinary traditions featuring koshari, ful medames, molokhia, and freshly baked aish baladi.

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Kabuli palaw, mantu dumplings, and charcoal-grilled kebabs.