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Bahr Wajada

Bahr Wajada is a traditional and aromatic Middle Eastern rice dish featuring tender lamb shanks cooked with fragrant spices, basmati rice, and topped with almonds and raisins for a delicious, full-flavored experience.

🇶🇦 Qatar$$

Shuwa

Shuwa is a traditional Omani slow-cooked lamb dish infused with a rich blend of spices and a hint of citrus, creating a tender and aromatic centerpiece for any festive occasion.

🇴🇲 Oman$$

Maqlooba

Maqlooba is a traditional Middle Eastern dish consisting of spiced rice layered with meat and vegetables, offering a warm, flavorful experience with a distinctive aromatic scent.

🇵🇸 Palestine$$

Tugma Holvachunk

Tugma Holvachunk is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert that combines the richness of nuts and spices with the sweetness of honey and sugar for a decadent treat.

🇹🇯 Tajikistan$$

Bosphorus Bites

Bosphorus Bites are a delightful Turkish-inspired dish that combines aromatic spiced ground lamb with fresh veggies and yogurt, all nestled inside warm pita bread. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, it's a satisfying meal suitable for any time of the day.

🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey$$

Nevsky Select

Nevsky Select is a rich and creamy beef dish featuring tender steak cooked with a flavorful sauce of mushrooms, onions, and sour cream, highlighted by mustard and fresh dill to give it an Eastern European twist.

🇷🇺 Saint Petersburg, Russia$$

Lebanese Peat Platter

Experience the rich flavors of Lebanon with this Peat Platter, combining a medley of fresh ingredients like chickpeas, parsley, and bulgur, alongside falafel and succulent ground beef, all served with a creamy tahini yogurt sauce.

🇱🇧 Lebanon$$

Algiers Green Heat Harissa

Algiers Green Heat Harissa is a zesty and aromatic green sauce bursting with fresh herbs and spicy green chilies, perfect for adding a spicy kick to any dish.

🇩🇿 Algeria$

Taqat De Siffar

Taqat De Siffar is a savory and aromatic Middle Eastern-inspired lamb stew cooked with hearty vegetables and rich spices, served over a bed of fluffy rice, offering a warm and hearty comfort meal.

🇪🇭 Western Sahara$$

Al Harees

Al Harees is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that combines the simplicity of wheat, chicken, and lamb with butter and cinnamon for a comforting and rich meal, typically slow-cooked to perfection.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates$$

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