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Shatta Shaami

Shatta Shaami is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish made with ground beef or lamb, seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs, and typically served as patties or balls. This dish can be a delightful appetizer or main course, complemented by a spicy shatta sauce.

🇸🇾 Syria$$

Maslenitsa Blini Stack

Maslenitsa Blini Stack is a traditional Eastern European dish perfect for celebrating Maslenitsa. These light, fluffy pancakes can be filled with sweet or savory toppings, making them versatile for any time of day.

🇷🇺 Moscow, Russia$$

Sarma

Sarma is a delicious and comforting Eastern European dish featuring cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meats, rice, and seasonings, cooked in a rich tomato sauce.

🇲🇰 Macedonia$$

Machibou

Machibou is a flavorful chicken and rice dish, infused with aromatic spices such as cumin and paprika, and vibrant bursts of fresh lemon and cilantro.

🇵🇼 Palau$$

Khubz Al-Tanoor

Khubz Al-Tanoor is a traditional Middle Eastern flatbread known for its soft, airy texture and slightly chewy crust, perfect as an accompaniment to any meal.

🇰🇼 Kuwait$

El Mintiamin

El Mintiamin is a fragrant and hearty Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring tender chicken simmered with spices, tomato, chickpeas, and aromatic mint, perfect for a satisfying meal.

🇲🇷 Mauritania$$

Majboos Alghazir

Majboos Alghazir is a fragrant Middle Eastern rice dish featuring tender chicken simmered with aromatic spices, served on a bed of basmati rice infused with saffron and garnished with raisins and almonds.

🇴🇲 Oman$$

Krasnodar Sunshine Kulich

Krasnodar Sunshine Kulich is a traditional Russian Easter bread, enriched with saffron, citrus, and vanilla flavors, dotted with raisins and almonds, and generously topped with a sweet icing.

🇷🇺 Krasnodar Krai, Russia$$

Sheen-shuq

Sheen-shuq is a tender lamb stew infused with rich spices and simmered with vegetables, resulting in a hearty and aromatic dish perfect for a cozy meal.

🇸🇴 Somalia$$

Jibran's Kebab Twirl

Jibran's Kebab Twirl is a savory and spicy blend of ground lamb and beef, seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs, encased in a tortilla for a delightful meal experience.

🇱🇧 Lebanon$$

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