Shorbat Silq Bis Adas شوربة سلق بعدس Lentils have been an essential part of the Levantine winter pantry (mouneh) since biblical times; indeed, Esau allegedly forfeited his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of lentil soup – one possibly not all that different than the one we are making tonight. This hearty soup is a […]
El R’gaga الرقاقه أو المكامير El R’gaga (aka Al Makameer) is a traditional dish from the countryside around Daraa, a city in the southwest of Syria near the border with Jordan. When there is a big occasion with many guests, groups of neighbourhood women get together and make a big batch. Many layers of thinly […]
A romantic choice from the ladies of Newcomer Kitchen especially for Valentine’s Day… For this very unique dish from Aleppo, I found this lovely summary by food blogger Corinne Mossati: “The people of Aleppo have a shared passion. Not only do they pride themselves in food that is steeped in culinary traditions and guard their recipes […]
Kibbeh Summaqiyah كبة بسماقية Kibbeh in sumac sauce are a specialty of Aleppo, considered by many to be the culinary capital of Syria. Kibbeh — egg-sized elongated balls of finely ground spiced halal beef and bulgur stuffed with a ground beef and walnuts — are cooked directly in a tangy, dark red, sumac-infused sauce with […]