Recipezaar: Palestinian,Appetizers recipes

Dukkah (Spicy Nut Mix for Dipping With Flatbread)

Thu, 19 Feb 2004 19:59:45 -0500

This is a snack served in middle eastern markets. It is known as the dukkah, the poor man's dinner, and perfect travel food. You can serve this as described or instead of the pitas you can serve with balls of soft cheese, sliced tomatoes, or cucumbers. Keeps well also unrefridgerated. -- posted by tinala

Yoghurt Cheese (Labna)

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 18:50:15 -0400

This cheese (also labaneh) originates in the Middle Eastern countries and is usually made with goats milk. This give quite a sour cheese so cows milk yoghurt is more to our Western palate. Allow up to 48 hours. From 500mls expect about 250gm of cheese. If you won't eat this in a couple of days you will need to preserve it in oil. This can be done by simply rolling the cheese into walnut sized balls and placing in a jar and covering with olive oil. -- posted by Mischka

Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 23:50:17 -0500

This is truly the perfect hummus, in my humble opinion. Roasting the garlic brings out its nutty and sweet flavor and cuts down on the sharpness. It's well worth the time! Try it, I don't think you'll be disappointed. -- posted by What's Cooking?

Baba Ghannoush (Arabic Dip)

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 20:59:42 -0500

Baba Ghannoush is delicious vegetarian dish, very tasty. and quite easy to make. Baba Gannoush is excellent with Arabic (Pita)bread. Tahine or sometimes spelled Tehine can be found in major super markets in the Mediterranean section or in Middle East Markets. -- posted by Hommus

Chickpea Appetizer (Hummus Habb)

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 02:10:44 -0400

From: "Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa" by Habeeb Salloum. From Palestine and Jordan regions. -- posted by Engrossed

Green Olive Dip (Maazat Zaytoon)

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 02:12:31 -0400

From: "Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa" by Habeeb Salloum. From Palestine and Jordan regions. -- posted by Engrossed

Hummus

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:09:25 -0400

I was terrified the first couple of times I tried to make hummus -- my significant other had spent considerable time in Israel/Palestine and swore that no hummus he had had outside of the region had ever tasted as good. This recipe, while it certainly does not come close, I'm sure, to that hummus abroad, satisfies him more than any store-bought variety. A note: fresh chickpeas would probably make it even better, but using organic canned chickpeas (there is a difference in taste, trust me -- also, since I add some of the liquid, its better not to be adding preservatives to your hummus) works just fine and makes the process painless and quick. Also, be warned -- this hummus has a tang/kick to it because of the garlic. -- posted by Big Tastebuds, Tiny Kitchen

Lower Fat Homemade Hummus

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:13:25 -0400

This is great with pita chips or fresh cut veggies for dipping. Also good as a spread for wraps. You can mix it up and add cilantro/ lime (omitting the lemon), roasted red peppers, or even artichoke hearts. YUM!!! I hope you enjoy this as much as I do. By the way you can find tahini in most health sections of the market. I've seen mine at Fred Meyer and Trader Joe's. -- posted by M.F.P.

Cheese Bourekas

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:12:53 -0400

I found this one searching online....I saw that there were no Bourekasim on this site....I thought I should add one! I have not tried it yet, but if you try it before I do, let me know how it turns out. : "Middle-Eastern style puff pastry pockets filled with cheese. Great served as an appetizer or the traditional Israeli way for breakfast with salad, olives, cheese, and plain yogurt. Could also be filled with leftover mashed potatoes, or a spinach and feta mixture." -- posted by Shellybelli4

Mutabbal (Eggplant Salad)

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:20:28 -0400

There are a variety of eggplant salads in Palestinian cuisine, but this is one which you will find in every restaurant as part of the traditional "Meza". -- posted by Pali's Favorites

Imtabbal

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:24:00 -0400

This is the famous arabic finger food made with roasted and pureed aubergines, lemon juice, tahini and garlic. This is famous all over the arab world and abroad and is quick and easy and of course yummy. Serve with pita bread or tortilla chips. Tip: Do not puree the roasted aubergine into paste,,,,,,leave it a bit chunky. -- posted by Amal-Jo