Romanian - Mâncare mediteraneană și din Orientul Mijlociu

a dish of ground lamb with eggplants, onions, and tomatoes topped with cheese, originated in Greece

moussaca

a Middle Eastern dish consisting of vegetables, such as grape leaves or bell peppers, stuffed with a mixture of rice, meat, and/or spices

dolma, umplutură

a savory pastry made with thin layers of phyllo dough, typically filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables, and often eaten as a snack or appetizer in various Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines

borek, burek

a dish of mashed chickpeas made into balls and deep fried, originated in the Middle East

falafel

a dish of small steamed balls of crushed wheat, originated in North Africa

cuscus

a North African dish typically made with slow-cooked meat, vegetables, and spices

tajine, tagine

a North African and Middle Eastern dish made with poached eggs cooked in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce

shakshuka

a dish that is a paste made with mashed sesame seeds and chickpeas with lemon juice, garlic, and oil, originated in the Middle East

hummus, pastă de năut

an Egyptian and Sudanese dish made from cooked fava beans typically seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil

ful medames, fel de mâncare egiptean din fasole

food made with pieces of meat and vegetables roasted or grilled on fire, typically on a skewer

kebab, frigăruie

a Greek and Middle Eastern food item made by cooking meat on a vertical rotisserie grill, thinly slicing it, and serving it on a pita bread with vegetables and tzatziki sauce

gyros, kebab

(in some Arabic-speaking countries) cooked meat served in thin slices, usually with pitta bread

shawarma, chawarma

a traditional Catalan dish made from roasted vegetables, typically eggplant, bell peppers, and onions

escalivada

small cubes of marinated meat and vegetables cooked on a skewer

shish kebab, frigăruie

a Middle Eastern dish made from roasted or grilled eggplant, mashed and mixed with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and other seasonings

baba ghanoush

an Egyptian dish made of lentils, rice, macaroni, and chickpeas, typically topped with tomato sauce

koshari, koshary

a Middle Eastern dish made of layers of rice, meat, such as chicken, lamb, or beef, and vegetables

maqluba

a popular Israeli street food dish made with pita bread stuffed with fried eggplant, boiled eggs, and various accompaniments

sabich, mâncare sabich

a traditional Jordanian dish made with lamb cooked in fermented yogurt, usually served over rice

mansaf, felul tradițional iordanian

a Middle Eastern cheese made from cow's or sheep's milk that is typically aged and seasoned with spices

shanklish

a popular Middle Eastern flatbread that is typically topped with a variety of ingredients such as za'atar, cheese, minced meat, or vegetables

manakish, pâine arabă

a Middle Eastern dish made of ground meat, typically lamb or beef, mixed with spices and bulgur wheat, and often shaped into balls

kibbeh

a selection of small, flavorful dishes that are typically served as appetizers or side dishes in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines

meze, mezze

a traditional Moroccan soup made with lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, and spices

harira

a Moroccan dish made with layers of thin pastry filled with shredded meat, often chicken or pigeon, almonds, and spices

pastilla, bastilla

a Middle Eastern dessert commonly consumed during the month of Ramadan

qatayef, qatayef (desert)

a popular North African and Middle Eastern dish made from roasted bell peppers and tomatoes, cooked with spices and herbs

matbucha, salată de ardei copți

a Tunisian dish made from chickpeas cooked in a flavorful broth with spices and served with bread

lablabi, fel de mâncare tunisian din năut