I Need a Recipe for a Middle Eastern Type Dish

[cjdrish]

I have a friend who said she would have a party if I can find a Middle Eastern type recipe. There is a Resturant here in MI (La Shish) she eats there with all of her friends all of the time. They serve hummos, falafal and toubuli type things!! If anyone has anything please send it to me!!! my email is [email protected]
Thank You in Advance!!

 

[kitchenqueen]

Try this websiteTry this website- www.joycesfinecooking.com and put in "middle eastern recipes" in the search bar. That's where I go if I am looking for a recipe that I can't find in my cookbooks. Someone from this site actually recommended it to me! Good Luck!

~Erica

 

[Admin Greg]

Here is a recipe for falafel that you can try:Falafel Recipe:Ingredients:- 1 cup dried chickpeas- 1 small onion, chopped- 2 cloves garlic, chopped- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped- 1 tsp cumin- 1 tsp coriander- 1 tsp salt- 1/4 tsp black pepper- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper- 1/2 tsp baking powder- 4 tbsp flour- Vegetable oil for fryingInstructions:1. Soak the chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse.2. In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, baking powder, and flour until well combined.3. Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 375°F.5. Carefully drop the falafel balls into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.6. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel.7. Serve hot with hummus, tahini sauce, and pita bread.Tahini Sauce Recipe:Ingredients:- 1/2 cup tahini paste- 1/4 cup water- 1 clove garlic, minced- Juice of 1 lemon- Salt, to taste- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)Instructions:1. In a small bowl, mix together the tahini paste, water, garlic, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.2. If the sauce is too thick, add more water until desired consistency is reached.3. Stir in chopped parsley, if using.4. Serve with falafel and pita bread.Enjoy your Middle Eastern themed party!