
Wheat and Meat “Porridge”-H’RISSEH
H’risseh, harissa, or h’riss in the Arab world, keskek in Turkey, bokoboko in Zanzibar, or haleem in Pakistan, India, and

H’risseh, harissa, or h’riss in the Arab world, keskek in Turkey, bokoboko in Zanzibar, or haleem in Pakistan, India, and

It was in Rasht, in the Gilan province of Iran, where I was researching an article on Iranian food that

Tartare is one of the ingenious dishes that make precious meat go a little further. The Japanese have their sushi,


Combining sweet and sour fruit with meat dates back to medieval times in the Arab world. It lives on to

This is the second-most popular dish (next to hummus). The smoky taste of the chargrilled eggplant sets it apart. It

Also known as katchi biryani, this is quite different from the Dumpukht Biryani, which is also from Hyderabad. Here, the

The cold sweetness of the watermelon contrasts with the saltiness of the white cheese. The mint adds color and freshness.

Tahini is the perfect partner for fish. It is creamy and nutty. The onions add a welcome sweetness to the

M’hammara (Roasted Red Pepper Dip) is a must on the mezze table. Roasting the peppers brings out their sweetness along