Jul 8, 2019 05:57 AM
So, I'm part Iranian/Syrian, and have been trying to improve my cooking skills when it comes to middle eastern cuisine. Some dishes are super simple, others are challenging, like shwarma and falafel. 
Our of laziness, I tend to buy prepared dishes at a local middle eastern market, and frankly? I can't see myself being able to duplicate these recipes, because much of middle eastern cooking comes down to the perfect blend of unique spices. And I tend to either under or over spice my dishes. But, I'm gonna keep trying.
I make a salad that is common in Iran and other parts of the middle east:
You'll need:
2 cucumbers
mint leaves
fresh basil
red onions
a pinch of saffron
fresh tomatoes
fresh pita bread (best to buy unleavened)
feta cheese
olive oil, wine vinegar as dressing
*Simply chop up all of the ingredients, and place in salad bowl. Mix spices and dressing together, and toss. I toast the pita bread, and crumble it up over the salad, but if you don't want the carbs, just abstain from adding the pita bread.
It's so good, and simple.
Please feel free to add your own middle eastern recipes.
Our of laziness, I tend to buy prepared dishes at a local middle eastern market, and frankly? I can't see myself being able to duplicate these recipes, because much of middle eastern cooking comes down to the perfect blend of unique spices. And I tend to either under or over spice my dishes. But, I'm gonna keep trying.
I make a salad that is common in Iran and other parts of the middle east:
You'll need:
2 cucumbers
mint leaves
fresh basil
red onions
a pinch of saffron
fresh tomatoes
fresh pita bread (best to buy unleavened)
feta cheese
olive oil, wine vinegar as dressing
*Simply chop up all of the ingredients, and place in salad bowl. Mix spices and dressing together, and toss. I toast the pita bread, and crumble it up over the salad, but if you don't want the carbs, just abstain from adding the pita bread.
It's so good, and simple.
Please feel free to add your own middle eastern recipes.
I indulge sparingly when it comes to some of these dishes.
Otherwise, I'd say that looks delicious. lol