A FOOD TRADITION

Gaza Cuisine

Gaza cuisine is a distinctive Palestinian coastal tradition shaped by the Mediterranean shore, local agriculture, and long-standing trade with Egypt and the Levant. It commonly combines fish and seafood with wheat, rice, eggplant, tomatoes, chilies, garlic, olive oil, and abundant herbs. Characteristic techniques include grilling or frying fish, slow-cooking stews, stuffing vegetables, and preparing strongly seasoned sauces such as dukkah-style accompaniments. Recognizable examples include sumaghiyya, a stew of chard, tahini, and sumac; Gaza-style fish dishes; and maftoul preparations with chickpeas and vegetables. These foods overlap with wider Palestinian cooking while retaining a notably coastal and spicy profile.

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