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

мусака

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

долма

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

бюреки

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

фалафель

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

кouskous

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

тажин

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

шакшука

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

гумус

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

фул медамес

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

кебаб

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

гироскоп

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

шаверма

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

ескалівада

small cubes of marinated meat and vegetables cooked on a skewer

шашлик

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

баба гануш

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

кошарі

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

маклуба

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

сабіх

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

мансаф

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

шанкліш

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

манакіш

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

кіббе

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

мезе

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

харіра

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

пастиля

a Middle Eastern dessert commonly consumed during the month of Ramadan

катайеф

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

матбуха

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

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