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Nimra Whispered Bites

Nimra Whispered Bites are delightful, bite-sized pastries filled with a sweet and rich mixture of dates, almonds, and a hint of rose water, wrapped in crisp phyllo dough.

🇵🇰 Pakistan$$

Mandu Omani

Mandu Omani is a delightful Middle Eastern dish featuring flavorful beef dumplings seasoned with spices and herbs, served with a refreshing mint yogurt sauce.

🇴🇲 Oman$$

Fasoosh

Fasoosh is a fresh and vibrant Middle Eastern salad that combines crisp vegetables with a zesty lemon-sumac dressing, perfect for any meal of the day.

🇸🇩 Sudan$

Sana'a Dream

Sana'a Dream is a traditional Yemeni-inspired chicken and rice dish, rich with aromatic spices and flavors, perfect for a delightful and hearty evening meal.

🇾🇪 Yemen$$

Esh El Bulbul

Esh El Bulbul, also known as Nightingale's Nest, is a delightful Middle Eastern pastry made with crispy phyllo dough, filled with a mixture of nuts, and finished with a fragrant syrup.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia$$

Garagum Gyzyl

Garagum Gyzyl is a delightful sweet treat, where caramelized sugar, honey, and a touch of cinnamon envelop crunchy almonds, creating a rich and aromatic dessert perfect for any sweet tooth.

🇹🇲 Turkmenistan$$

Jerusalem Rounds

Jerusalem Rounds are delightful, artisan-style bread rolls topped with sesame seeds, offering a perfect blend of crunch and softness, reminiscent of the flavors of the Middle East.

🇵🇸 Palestine$

Qahwa Knafeh

Qahwa Knafeh is a delightful Middle Eastern dessert that combines the aromatic flavors of saffron and cardamom-infused qahwa with the delicate sweetness of kataifi pastry, filled with a creamy and cheesy mixture, topped with aromatic pistachios.

🇯🇴 Jordan$$

Zaatar Manakeesh

Zaatar Manakeesh is a traditional Middle Eastern flatbread topped with a bright zaatar herb mix, sesame seeds, and optionally cheese, offering a savory and aromatic treat perfect for any time of the day.

🇯🇴 Jordan$

Sahrawi Oasis Tart

The Sahrawi Oasis Tart is a rich, fragrant dessert that combines the sweetness of dates with the nutty flavor of almonds, enhanced by a hint of cinnamon and the floral aroma of orange blossom water.

🇪🇭 Western Sahara$$

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