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Mok'hari

Mok'hari is a fragrant and flavorful Middle Eastern dish that combines succulent pieces of lamb with aromatic spices, creamy yogurt, and saffron-infused rice, creating a rich and satisfying meal.

🇱🇸 Lesotho$$

Ranginak

Ranginak is a traditional Persian dessert featuring dates stuffed with walnuts and enveloped in a fragrant mixture of butter, flour, and spices, topped with pistachios and a hint of rosewater.

🇮🇷 Iran$$

Omani Clouds

Omani Clouds is a traditional sweet dessert featuring semolina, saffron, and rose water, known for its fluffy, rich texture and delicate flavors.

🇴🇲 Oman$$

Harees Lusail

Harees Lusail is a traditional and hearty Middle Eastern dish made with cracked wheat, chicken, and lamb, rich in flavor from spices like cinnamon and cumin, and cooked to perfection with butter and ghee for a creamy texture.

🇧🇭 Bahrain$$

Hawaij Spiced Pilaf

Hawaij Spiced Pilaf is a fragrant and flavorful rice dish that combines the aromatic Yemeni spice mix, Hawaij, with basmati rice, vegetables, and a selection of garnishes for a delightful and nutritious meal.

🇾🇪 Yemen$$

Aswad Mat'am

Aswad Mat'am is a delightful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring roasted eggplant and a medley of fresh flavors from pomegranate, lemon, and herbs, perfectly balanced with a creamy yogurt drizzle.

🇸🇩 Sudan$

Maamoul Al Vanil

Maamoul Al Vanil is a delightful Middle Eastern pastry, filled with a sweet pistachio mixture and infused with the rich aroma of vanilla, perfect for festive occasions or as a special treat with coffee.

🇧🇭 Bahrain$$

Makmoura

Makmoura is a savory Lebanese layered pie made with a combination of spiced chicken, crunchy pine nuts, and seasoned onions encased in a soft homemade dough. This dish is a delightful blend of hearty flavors and fragrant spices.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia$$

Laban Majmoua

Laban Majmoua is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that combines savory rice with a mixture of ground beef and lamb, served with a refreshing yogurt sauce infused with garlic and mint. It's topped with pine nuts for a delightful crunch.