10 Interesting Fact About Middle Eastern Cuisine

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• Most Middle Eastern food uses strong spices such as cinnamon, cumin, and Kardamom.
• Middle Eastern food is often served in the form of meze or small dishes that can be enjoyed together.
• Falafel, a typical Middle Eastern food made from beans, is believed to originate from ancient Egypt.
• Tabouleh, a fresh salad consisting of Parsley, Tomatoes, and onions, is popular dishes throughout the Middle East.
• Shawarma, a thin cut meat dish and wrapped in ribbon bread, originating from Lebanon and is now popular throughout the world.
• Hummus, mashed nuts that are mashed, originated from Levant and are now popular dishes around the world.
• Harissa, spicy paste made from chili, garlic, and spices, derived from Tunisia.
• Baklava, a dessert made from a thin layer of phyllo cakes and beans, comes from Turkey and Greece.
• Middle Eastern food is often served with ribbon or naan bread, which can be used to dip or wrap the dish.
• Middle Eastern dishes are often served with olive oil, which is an important ingredient in the area of the area.