Jordanian cuisine
Fattet Hummus: Another Member of the “Fatt” Family, This Time for Breakfast
Country of origin: Levant (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine) This round’s pick is fattet hummus — a…
Lebanese cuisine
Znoud el Sit: The Dessert Named After a Lady’s Arms
Country of origin: Levant (Syria and Lebanon) This round’s pick is znoud el sit — crisp,…
Egyptian cuisine
Mahalabia: The Milk Pudding That’s Been on Middle Eastern Tables for Over a Thousand Years
Country of origin: Widely shared across the Levant, Egypt, and the Gulf, with roots reaching back…
Israel
Ka’ak al-Quds: The Sesame Bread Ring That Doubles as a Symbol of Jerusalem
Country of origin: Palestine (Jerusalem specifically) This round’s pick is ka’ak al-Quds, meaning “Jerusalem bread ring”…
Levantine cuisine
Rummaniyeh: Gaza’s Pomegranate and Lentil Stew, a Cuisine of Its Own
Country of origin: Palestine (Gaza specifically) This round’s pick is rummaniyeh — a thick, deep red-brown…
Jordanian cuisine
Maqluba: The Rice Dish That Literally Means “Upside Down”
Country of origin: Levant (particularly Palestine and Jordan) This round’s pick is maqluba — a layered…
Egyptian cuisine
Mahshi: The Stuffed Vegetable Tradition That Goes Well Beyond Grape Leaves
Country of origin: Widely shared across Egypt and the Levant This round’s pick is mahshi —…
Lebanese cuisine
Shish Taouk: The Chicken Skewer That Runs on Yogurt Science
Country of origin: Levant (Lebanon, Syria, and surrounding areas) This round’s pick is shish taouk —…
Lebanese cuisine
Msabaha: The Warm, Chunky Dish Often Mistaken for Unfinished Hummus
Country of origin: Levant (particularly Palestine and Lebanon) This round’s pick is msabaha — a warm…
Lebanese cuisine
Sayadieh: The Levant’s Coastal Answer to a Rice Pilaf
Country of origin: Levant (particularly coastal Lebanon and Palestine) This round’s pick is sayadieh — a…