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Showing posts with label Western Asia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Western Asia. Show all posts

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Oman food

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Oman is a country in the Arabian Peninsula and Western Asian region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Muscat.

It has a population of about 4.4 million people.





Chicken Kabouli, Kabuli or Qabooli is a famous Omani dish.

Chicken Kabouli is chicken and rice dish.

It is made of basmati rice, chicken, ghee, cardamom, cloves, black peppers, onions,  coriander, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, mixed spices, chicken bouillon, sultanas and dates.

It is normally garnished with sultanas and dates.

It is mostly eaten for lunch.

Friday, June 16, 2023

Israel food

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Israel is a country in the Western Asian and Middle East region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Jerusalem.

It has a population of about 8.9 million people.





Lokshen Kugel is a famous Israeli food.

Lokshen Kugel is sweet noodle pudding.

It is made of egg noodles, egg, cheese, butter, sour cream, sugar, cinnamon, raisins and salt.

It is normally topped with sugar and raisins.

It is mostly eaten as dessert or for special occasions.

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Yemen food

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Yemen is a country in the Western Asia and Middle East region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Sana`a.

It has a population of about 28.5 million people.





Aseeda or Asida is a famous Yemeni food.

Aseeda is a moist and pasty dough filled with chicken broth.

It is made of flour, chicken, butter, onion, garlic, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, green chili, tomato sauce, coriander, ground pepper, salt and oil.

It is normally served with sliced lime, Zahawig chili paste or yogurt.

is mostly eaten for breakfast or as dessert.

Saturday, June 10, 2023

United Arab Emirates food

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United Arab Emirates is a country in the Western Asia, Middle East region and Arabian Peninsula of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Abu Dhabi.

It has a population of about 9.6 million people.



Khuzi, Ghuzi or Ouzi is a famous Emirati dish.

Khuzi is mutton and rice dish.

It is made of rice, mutton, ghee, tomato paste, onions, potatoes, ginger, garlic, saffron, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, black peppercorns, vinegar, Dijon mustard, orange juice, currants, bay leaves, pistachios, clementines, salt and olive oil.

It is normally garnished with pistachios, bay leaves and clementines.

It is mostly eaten for lunch or for special occasions.

Monday, June 5, 2023

Lebanon food

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Lebanon is a country in the Western Asia and Middle East region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Beirut.

It has a population of about 6 million people.





Meghli is a famous Lebanese dish.

Meghli is rice pudding spiced with cinnamon and caraway.

It is made of rice flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, caraway, coconut, pistachio, pine nuts and almonds.

It is normally topped with shredded coconut, crushed pistachios, pine nuts and sliced almonds.

It is mostly eaten as dessert or for special occasions.

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Jordan food

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Jordan is a country in the Western Asian and Middle East region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Amman.

It has a population of about 10.4 million people.





Harissa is a famous Jordanian food.

Harissa is sweet semolina cake.

It is made of semolina, milk, yogurt, coconut, sugar, butter, baking powder, vanilla, sugar syrup, almonds and blossom water.

It is normally drizzled with sugar syrup and decorated with almonds. 

It is mostly eaten as dessert.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Bahrain food

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Bahrain is a country in the Western Asian and Middle East region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Manama.

It has population of about 1.4 million people.





Ghiraybah is a famous Bahraini food.

Ghiraybah is shortbread cookies.

It is made of flour, butter, icing sugar and almond.

It is normally topped with chopped almond..

It is mostly eaten as dessert.

Monday, May 29, 2023

Syria food

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Syria is a country in the Western Asian and Middle East region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Damascus.

It has a population of about 18.5 million people.




Swar as-sitt, Swar Al Sitt or Lady's Bracelet is a famous Syrian food.

Swar as-sitt is sweet round pastry with fillings.

It is made of gelash dough, margarine, milk, sugar,  starch, cream, rose water and pistachio.

It is normally filled with pistachios.

It is mostly eaten as dessert.

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Kuwait food

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Kuwait is a country in the Western Asian region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Kuwait City.

It has a population of about 4.6 million people.






Elba or Elbah is a famous Kuwaiti food.

Elba is milk pudding.

It is made of milk, eggs, sugar, cardamom and saffron.

It is prepared by mixing all the ingredients which is then heat cooked in the oven.

It is mostly eaten as dessert.

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Qatar food

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Qatar is a country in the Western Asian and Middle East region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Doha.

It has a population of about 2.7 million people.





Regag is a famous Qatari food.

Regag is thin and crispy flatbread.

It is made of flour, butter, caster sugar, salt and oil.

It is normally topped with cheese, honey or eggs.

It is mostly eaten for breakfast.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Iraq food

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Iraq is a country in the Western Asian and Middle East region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Baghdad.

It has a population of about 37.2 million people.





Kleicha is a famous Iraqi food.

Kleicha is date cookies.

It is made of flour, dates, butter, yeast, milk, sugar, cumin, cardamom, fennel seeds, salt and oil.

It is normally filled with dates mixture.

It is mostly eaten as dessert or snack food.

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Iran food

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Iran is a country in the Western Asian and Middle East region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Tehran.

It has a population of about 81.7 million people.





Pashmak is a famous Iranian food.

Pashmak is sweet cotton candy that resembles hair or wool.

It is made of flour, sugar, vinegar and oil.

It is made with flavored sugar syrup that is gently pulled until multiple thin and fragile threads are produced.

It is mostly eaten as dessert.

Friday, May 5, 2023

Saudi Arabia food

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Saudi Arabia is a country in the Western Asia and Middle East region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Riyadh.

It has a population of about 33 million people.








Hininy or Hinini is a famous Saudi Arabian food.

Hininy is a sweet dessert made from dates, brown flour and butter.

It is made of brown flour, milk, butter, dates, sugar, honey, saffron, cardamom, turmeric, black pepper and baking powder.

It is normally garnished with dates.

It is mostly eaten for breakfast or as dessert.

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Oman food

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Oman is a country in the Arabian Peninsula and Western Asian region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Muscat.

It has a population of about 4.4 million people.





Mishkak is a famous Omani food.

Mishkak is marinated, skewered and grilled chicken.

It is made of chicken, garlic, onion, tamarind, coriander powder, chili powder, cumin powder, Arabic spice powder, pepper powder, vinegar and salt.

It is normally served with bread, tamarind sauce or salad.

It is mostly eaten for lunch or as snack food.

Sunday, April 23, 2023

Israel food

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Israel is a country in the Western Asian and Middle East region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Jerusalem.

It has a population of about 8.9 million people.





Rugelach is a famous Israeli food.

Rugelach is crescent-shaped pastry.

It is made of flour, egg, butter, cheese, milk, dates, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, apple or orange juice and walnuts.

It is normally filled with dates and walnuts.

It is mostly eaten as dessert.

Monday, April 17, 2023

Yemen food

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Yemen is a country in the Western Asia and Middle East region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Sana`a.

It has a population of about 28.5 million people.





Maraq is a famous Yemeni dish.

Maraq is chicken soup.

It is made of chicken, onion, potatoes, carrots, garlic, tomato puree, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, green chilli, lemon, lime wedges, salt and oil.

It is normally garnished with coriander.

It is usually served with lemon and lime wedges.

It is mostly eaten for lunch or dinner.

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

United Arab Emirates food

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United Arab Emirates is a country in the Western Asia, Middle East region and Arabian Peninsula of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Abu Dhabi.

It has a population of about 9.6 million people.



Chicken Margoogat is a famous Emirati dish.

Chicken Margoogat is chicken and tomato stew.

It is made of chicken, tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, potato, ginger, garlic, okra, zucchinis, aubergines, cinnamon, cardamom, Saffron, mixed spice, black pepper, green pepper, chili pepper, lime, bay leaf and olive oil.

It is normally garnished with bay leaf.

It is usually served with rice or flatbread.

It is mostly eaten for lunch or for special occasions.

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Lebanon food

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Lebanon is a country in the Western Asia and Middle East region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Beirut.

It has a population of about 6 million people.






Mushabbak is a famous Lebanese food.

Mushabbak is sweet fritters.

It is made of flour, cornflour, yeast, sugar, cardamom, lemon juice, rose water, food coloring and oil.

It is normally garnished with gold leaf.

It is mostly eaten as dessert.

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Jordan food

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Jordan is a country in the Western Asian and Middle East region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Amman.

It has a population of about 10.4 million people.





Labneh is a famous Jordanian food.

Labneh is creamy yogurt cheese spread or dip.

It is made of yogurt and salt.

It is prepared by mixing yogurt and salt which is then left to strain until it becomes thick and firm cheese.

It is normally served with bread, berries or other meals. 

It is mostly eaten for breakfast, lunch or as dessert.

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Oman food

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Oman is a country in the Arabian Peninsula and Western Asian region of the Asian continent.

It's capital city is Muscat.

It has a population of about 4.4 million people.





Lokhemat  is a famous Omani food.

Lokhemat  is ball shaped sweet.

It is made of flour, yeast, cardamom, sweet limes and oil.

It is prepared by mixing all the ingredients to create a dough which is then shaped into balls and deep fried in hot oil until golden.

It is normally served with syrup made from sweet limes and cardamom.

It is mostly eaten as snack food or for special occasions.