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Yemeni Eggplant Salad

The Exotic Cuisine Of Yemen - The Ancient Happy Arabia

I've been invited to an authentic Yemeni feast! Excitement gripped me as I told my friend in Sana...

Yemen Habeeb Salloum

Recipe: Lentil Stew

Serves from 8 to 10 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound beef or lamb, cut into small pieces 2 medium ...

Yemen Habeeb Salloum

Recipe: Hulbah - Fenugreek Paste

Yemenis employ Hulbah flavoured with zhug as a dressing for salads and as a sauce for meats, vege...

Yemen Habeeb Salloum

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Recipe: Bint Al-sahn - Honey Cake-pie

Makes two pies Always served as a first course on special occasions, Bint al-Sahn can also be eat...

Yemen Habeeb Salloum

Recipe: Zhug - Spicy Relish

Utilized to flavour all types of food. 1 small can tomato paste 156 ml (5.5oz) 6 cloves garlic, c...

Yemen Habeeb Salloum

Recipe: Yemeni Type Falafel

Makes about 4 dozen small patties 2 cups chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained 4 cloves garlic,...

Yemen Habeeb Salloum

Recipe: Yemeni Eggplant Salad

Serves from 6 to 8 This dish is often served as an appetizer, dip or side dish. 1 eggplant, about...

Yemen Habeeb Salloum

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Recipe: Burghul-Honey Dessert

Serves about 6 1 cup course burghul, rinsed 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups water 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/...

Yemen Habeeb Salloum

Recipe: Salatat Banadura - Tomato Salad

Serves about 4 4 medium ripe but firm tomatoes, diced into 1/2 inch cubes 1/2 cup finely chopped ...

Yemen Habeeb Salloum

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Recipe: Fatut - Scrambled Eggs and Bread

Serves from 4 to 6 Makes a great breakfast dish. 4 tablespoons butter 2 cups small pieces of Arab...

Yemen Habeeb Salloum

Recipe: Shoubra - Meat Soup

Serves from 8 to 10 2 tablespoons butter 1 pound chicken, beef or lamb with bones, cut into piece...

Yemen Habeeb Salloum

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Recipe: Tahini-egg Salad

4 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste found in health stores) 4 tablespoons lemon juice 2 clove...

Yemen Habeeb Salloum

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Recipe: Yemeni Bean Salad

Serves about 8 2 cups dry broad beans (fava), rinsed and soaked overnight and drained 6 tablespoo...

Yemen Habeeb Salloum

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