A FOOD TRADITION
Palestinian Cuisine
A Levantine cooking tradition shaped by olive oil, wheat, legumes, seasonal produce, lamb, poultry, seafood, and distinctive dishes from cities and regions across Palestine.
Dishes linked to this cuisine
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Hummus
A smooth savory dip made primarily from chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, garlic, olive oil, and salt.
Ka'ak al-Quds
A Palestinian Jerusalem sesame bread formed into a ring from yeasted wheat dough and coated generously with sesame seeds before baking.
Kibbeh
A Levantine preparation of bulgur and seasoned minced meat shaped into portions and typically fried or baked, often with a minced-meat and pine-nut filling.
Kibbeh Labaniyeh
A preparation of bulgur-based kibbeh pieces containing seasoned minced meat and served simmered in a yogurt sauce, often with garlic and mint.
Knafeh Nabulsiyeh
A Nabulsi specialty made from shredded pastry layered with soft cheese, enriched with ghee, soaked in sweet syrup, and finished with pistachios.
Kousa Mahshi
Zucchini is hollowed and stuffed with rice, minced meat, and aromatic seasonings before being simmered until tender.
Loubieh bil Zeit
A Palestinian vegetable dish of green beans slowly cooked with tomatoes, onion, garlic, and olive oil.
Ma'amoul
Ma'amoul is a molded filled pastry made from wheat or semolina dough and typically filled with dates, nuts, or both before baking.
Maftoul
Maftoul is a Palestinian hand-rolled wheat couscous dish commonly cooked with chickpeas, onions, vegetables, and seasoned broth, with chicken often served alongside or within it.
Malfouf Mahshi
Cabbage leaves are rolled around rice, minced meat, garlic, onion, and seasonings and simmered in a savory sauce.
Manakish Za'atar
A Levantine flatbread topped with za'atar spice blend and oil, then baked until the dough is crisp at the edges and tender inside.
Maqluba
Maqluba is a Levantine rice dish assembled with layers of rice, vegetables, and seasoned meat or poultry before being inverted for serving.
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