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Rummaneyye

Eman — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 20:14:35 +0000

For some time now I have been wanting to post a recipe for a dish which from the Gaza region because I’ve never posted any in the blog before. So I decided to contact my friend for her recommendation of the most popular Gazan dishes, and of which she nominated three, Rummaneyye, Summaqeyye, and Duqqa. It was strange enough that I haven’t tried any of them.

Since we are already in pomegranate season, Rummaneyye (which means pomegranate-ish) was the obvious choice, I was already familiar with the name but was pleasantly surprised to learn that besides the pomegranate being the main ingredient, the dish also consists of eggplant, lentils and garlic. Pretty interesting combination that you won’t imagine how would it tastes until you try it.

After some further research though, I learned that Rummaneyye is not originally a Gazan dish, but is in fact a dish that was brought to Gaza by natives of Lud and Jaffa who had been displaced following the events of 1948.

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Lentil Soup (Shorbet Adas)

Eman — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:40:18 +0000

For my family, and for many, lentil soup means winter. But when Ramadan comes in summer, then here is an exception. In Ramadan, lentil soup is to be served almost every day for a whole month on Iftar (breaking the fast) tables. It’s the official soup of Ramadan for Palestinians and Mid-Easterns who celebrate the holy month.

Lentil is main ingredient for many authentic Levantine dishes. It’s believed to be one of the oldest cultivated legumes in the region. Having a quick look at its nutritional facts, lentils are rich in fiber, protein, and vitamin C and low in calories which makes it a super healthy and veggie friendly option.

The recipe I’m posting is the basic one. It brings out the flavor of lentils combined with sour taste of lemon. I use cumin to spice things up, while turmeric to give a richer color to the soup. Roasting onion with olive oil is a must to give it the Mediterranean pleasant taste.

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Bulgur with Lentils (Mjaddara)

Eman — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:05:24 +0000

Mjaddara (Bulgur with lentils) is one of those dishes you can make even when your kitchen appears to be empty! All what you need to have is probably kept in your household. It’s no wonder that mjaddara is known as poor man’s dish among Palestinians.

Mainly made of rice and lentils, mjaddara can be also made of coarse bulgur instead of rice as in nothern area of Palestine, Syria and Lebanon. The easy recipe and the delicious taste of mjaddara are what make it very popular as a main or a side dish. A plate of mjaddara cannot be complete without crispy fried onions on the top, served with fresh yogurt or fresh salad of tomatoes and cucumber.

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