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Yes, we are well aware that Palestine is a very complex territory and considering the current situation in Palestine we understand how depressing it must be for so many people. Regardless of that, we present you the top ten Palestinian food that you can try to commemorate and pay homage to the ones who lost their lives in this war.
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Knafeh Palestinian food
#Knafeh
Knafeh is a pastry Palestinian food clamour for. Think shredded pastry rolled with mild white cheese, caramelised is dangerously delicious honey syrup. Pistachos are teh final component of teh dish.
This dish is widely popular not just in Palestinian food but also in other Arab countries as well. The city of Nablus is considered to be the epicentre of Knafeh making. It is a good balance of sweetness and taste.
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Mussakhan
Mussakahn is one of the most culture-oriented dishes and is a super dish in terms of ingredients and flavour. The basic element of the dish is olive oil.
Olive trees are a distinctive feature of the Palestinian cultural landscape, it represents the Palestinian community. Thus, making it a symbol of their Sumad (steadfastness)
Since olive oil is the main source of Palestinian food, it is widely used in Palestinian recipes, especially Mussakhan. Traditionally, it is made by roasting a chicken and requires a huge amount of onion heavily dripped with olive oil.
Summer is the star of the show. It turns the whole dish into a work of art, so to speak. For this dish, you need a lemony sumac, which can be recognized by its reddish-purple colour. Summac is also cooked with sweeter onion, and it the just placed on Palestinian food bread which is also called taboon.
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Maqloubeh
#Maqloubeh
Maqloubeh is the first national Palestinian dish. It gets its unique shape from being upside down!
Maqloubeh is not about nutrition but moreover about it revolves around culture, occasion and nostalgia.
Many Palestinian refugees inside and outside of Palestinian food are nostalgic for the unique ambience and feel that Maqloubeh provides. Thus, one can witness the fervent feeling that occupies any individual as they turn up the Maqloubeh pot.
Maqloubeh isn’t just a dish but rather an emotion and feeling that represents generations and the many generations of Palestine.
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Sumaghiyyeh
#Sumaghiyyeh
Summaghiyyeh is an indigenous Palestinian food from Gaza. It has eventually passed down from one generation to another. It gets its name from the word “sumac” which is the magical ingredient of the summaghiyyeh.
This dish has a special significance during festivals. It is mainly served during weddings and on henna night. It can be served with green onions, green pepper and olive oil.
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Maftoul
#Maftoul
Maftoul is a traditional dish of couscous. However, the Palestinian couscous is slightly bigger and darker than Morroccn couscous.
What is very good about Maftoul is that you don’t have to abide by certain ingredients. There are thus different versions depending on the type of vegetables you have in your fridge.
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Hummus
#Hummus
How can we forget hummus?
Forget about pre-made hummus, in Palestine, you can get your hands on an extremely fresh version of this delectable dip. This big hit recipe took the world by storm a few years ago.
It includes skinless chickpeas dried and shimmered with tahini, lemon juice and garlic. This food is easy to prepare and is rich in fibre and protein. For our vegan friends, hummus is plant-based.
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Qidreh
One dish that you must and should be on your must list is Qidreh.
Qidreh is a famous Palestinian food from the city of Hebron. In case you don’t know, Hebron is the second-holiest place in Palestine.
Qidreh comprises meat cooked with chickpeas and rice. What makes Qudreh unique is its flavourful and spicy broth brimming with condiments like cumin, allspice and turmeric.
Palestinians love having Qidreh food at social gatherings with friends and family. It is a mainstay throughout holidays, such as Eid and Ramadan as well as in winter to warm up with a hearty taste profile.
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Freekeh
#Freekeh
Looking for a spicy dish? look no further than Freekeh- green durum wheat grains with distinct smoky flavours.
Besides its iconic smokey and savoury taste, Freekeh is also nutrient-dense, similar to bulgur and other whole grains.
This, however, has more protein than brown rice and contains fewer calories.
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Shish Barak
#ShishBarak
These handmade Middle Eastern dumplings are worth dying for! indeed Shish Barak is the ultimate comfort food.
These meat-filled dumplings cooked in yoghurt-based sauce make a brilliant dinner idea. In addition, Shish Barak freezes quite nicely as well.
We advise you to be careful with the seasonings. In our opinion, it works best with cumin, cilantro and shatta (chilli paste). these options allow your meat to blend harmoniously and not overshadow the yoghurt sauce.
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Mana’eesh
#Mana’eesh
Lastly, now that we are towards the end we wouldn’t end without Mana’eesh.
Many dishes revolve around this magical herb. However, it is a mix of thyme with sesame seeds, lemony sauce and a bunch of other seasonings. That makes them superfoods
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