10 Palestinian traditional dishes
Food is considered a prominent factor in any culture, and the Arab world is widely known with its magnificent cuisines spanning from the Atlantic in the west to the Indian ocean in the southeast.
The Palestinian cuisine has some of the most delicious recipes, that like many other things in the Palestinian culture, Israel is attempting to steal.
1. Chakchouka
A delicious breakfast dish made of poached eggs dipped in spicy tomato sauce. The dish is believed to have originated from Tunisia, yet it is eaten throughout the entire MENA region with variations done to the recipe.
2. Falafel
The iconic protein-packed chickpea bites are a staple of Palestinian cuisine. Enjoyed for breakfast, the dish is believed to have evolved from the Egyptian dish Taameya.
3. Hummus Dip
The iconic hummus dip is now loved by many across the globe. Not much is known about the origins of the dish, but the earliest mention comes from the 13th century in Egypt. It is a loved symbol of Levant food.
4. Baba Ghanouj
An appetizer which originated in Lebanon. It is made of smoky eggplants which gives it an unforgettable taste.
5. Maqluba
The National dish of Palestine, but is also enjoyed in Iraq, Syria, and Jordan. The dish is a flipped upside down before serving. It is garnished with pine nuts and parsley.
6. Qidreh
A traditional dish that originated from Al-Khalil city, usually served in the holy month of Ramadan. It consists of meat, cooked with chickpeas and rice in a broth with spices. It is usually served with yogurt sauce and tomato salad.
7. Musakhan
An essential dish in Palestinian cuisine that consists of roasted chicken with caramelised onion served on Taboon bread that was dipped in Olive oil.
8. Ka’ak Al-Quds
The Jerusalem ka’ak is coined by Palestinians to be the best made in the whole country. The ka’ak looks like a modern-day bagel, but is baked in centuries-old ovens heated with olive wood. It is usually enjoyed with hummus and zaatar dips.
9. Mansaf
One of the National dishes of both Palestine and Jordan, it is the quintessential dish of Bedouins in the country. It is made of flatbread with lamb, toasted nuts, and yogurt on the side.
10. Sfiha
A bit related to Lebanon’s Manakish, it is also known as Lahem bi Ajin. It is a heavenly baked flatbread with meat on the top. It is enjoyed in the Levant region.
