8 Delicious Arab Foods You Need to Taste Once in Your Life Time

3. Shawarma, Arab Foods

Shawarma is a little slice of heaven right here on Earth. It is the most famous middle eastern cuisine prepared from thin slices of chicken, goat, lamb and sometimes turkey wrapped into a large piece of flatbread or 'pita'.

With sliced meat or chicken there are other things are added to enhance its taste such as garlic puree, tahini, pickles, vegetables and even french fries than it has been steamed or heated. Shawarma is a lot like a taco, but so different in many ways. The dish has gained popularity throughout the middle east through the influence and spread of the Turkish-Ottoman Empire.

Pita is yeast round flatbreads cooked from wheat flour, it is common in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Gulf regions.

4. Baklava, Arab Foods

Baklava is a rich pastry made with layers of 'Filo or Phyllo' and minced nuts with honey and syrup are combined together to satisfy your sweet buds! This beautiful dish soaked in light syrup is a gift to the world from the Ottoman Empire.

In the Middle East, Baklava is acknowledged as a presentation dish and reserved for special occasions because of its expensive ingredients and soulful taste. This dish is popular in the Eastern Mediterranean, Balkans, Caucasia, Turks, Arabs, Jews, Greeks, Armenians, Bulgarians as they included Baklava as their national dessert.

5. Kabsa, Arab Foods

Kabsa is a joyous dish originated from Saudi Arabia but it is commonly considered as a national dish of many Arab states of the Persian Gulf. This dish is prepared from basmati rice, vegetables, meat with a unique amalgam of spices.

Kabsa is addressed as a traditional dish in Dubai, Jordan, Qatar and Kuwait. This dish is prepared in different styles so the recipe and method of preparing Kabsa differ in almost every country.

6. Fattoush

Fattoush is actually a “bread salad,” which is originated in Northern Lebanon. This tangy salad is one of the Middle East's greatest additions to world culture. A fresh and healthy Middle Eastern salad consists of crispy lettuce, crunchy fried pita, diced tomatoes, onion, cucumbers, garlic, lemon, olive oil and mint make for a refreshing addition.

Fattoush Salad is a delicious, light and healthy cuisine which makes a frequent appearance on the Middle Eastern dinner table.

7. Falafels

Falafels are hot & crunchy from outside and fluffy and herby from inside. prepared from chickpea and other pulses. They are placed under the pita bread and served with 'Tahini sauce'. This is the most popular dish served in every corner of Dubai especially from the Operation Falafel which is Dubai's most renowned restaurants that work on the thought of ‘Revival & Survival’ of Arabic cuisine.

If you are in Dubai then trying this delicious dish is a must. Apart from Dubai, the best Falafel can be found in Israel. You can also taste this mouth-watering dish in most Middle East countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria.

8. Shish Taouk

Shish Taouk is a simple yet delicious skewered chicken dish which is highly popular in Lebanon but you can commonly find and savour this tasty dish in Turkey, Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Israel as well in the Gulf region. Shish Taouk is served with pure garlic paste, fries and pita bread. This dish is a kind of Kebab which is relatively low in calories, it is rich in fat. This is a widely-loved dish with deep cultural roots so there are as many recipes for Shish taouk. However, there are three main ingredients that are key to tasty Shish Taouk which are Lemon, Yoghurt and Garlic.

I know your mouth has already started watering! So what are you waiting for? Now, whenever you guys will travel to Middle East countries, relish these Arab cuisines and share your delicious and lip-smacking experiences with us.

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