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Arabic people are very proud of their cuisine. Every Arabic country has its own way of making a dish. Many of the dishes carry the same names from region to region, though they may be prepared or seasoned somewhat differently. Arabic food is flavourful, diverse, and plentiful. It seems that it is getting more familiar in the Western world, particularly in the United States. With the recent emphasis on the health benefits of Mediterranean cuisine, many Americans are discovering and embracing authentic Arabic food.
The awareness of this ancient cuisine has also inspired professional chefs and restaurateurs across the country to feature exciting Arabic food on their menus. It includes an abundance of starches, fruits, vegetables, fresh fish and seafood; animal fats are consumed sparingly. Poultry is eaten more often than red meat, and when red meat is eaten it is usually lamb. It also includes copies amounts of garlic and olive oil. Most often foods are either grilled, baked or saut�ed in olive oil; butter or cream is rarely used other than in a few desserts. Very rarely are drinks served without being accompanied by food. One of the more healthy and entertaining aspects of Arabic cuisine is the manner or custom in which their food is often served. �Mezza� is an array of small dishes placed before the guests, creating an awe-inspiring array of colors, flavours, textures and aromas. �Mezza� may be as simple as pickled vegetables, hummus and bread, or it may become an entire meal consisting of grilled marinated seafood, skewered meats, a variety of cooked and raw salads and an arrangement of desserts. Literally not a meal is eaten that does not include bread. After eating the mezza, then you can eat a full meal of your choice. Arabic food can rival any international cooking for originality and good taste. It is basically simple, natural and easily digested food which ranks high in nutritional value with today�s society. Enjoy the recipes and feel free to leave a comment |
