Every culture has a distinctive cuisine and the Middle East is no exception. Rich, filling, buttery and luscious are all words that can describe the wonderful creations of the Middle East. Despite the Middle East’s cultural diversity, it’s cuisine has a level of homogeneity that can be seen in the popular use of olive oil, parsley, pitas, sesame seeds, chick peas, mint and rice. Presented are some of the most delicious plates of the Middle East. “What is your favorite Middle-Eastern dish out of these three? Let us know by choosing one of the options below!” 1) Ful Medames: “The rich man’s breakfast, the shopkeeper’s lunch, the poor man’s supper,” a traditional Arabic saying used to describe this popular warm dish. Ful Medames or simply Ful is a dish made of mashed Fava beans. This salty filling dish can be eaten in almost every meal. Ful is usually eaten plain or salty. There are a number of ways to prepare ful, yet, the most basic method is prepared almost the same. It is usually cooked with olive oil, cumin, and could be served or garnished with Tahini (see number 15)…
