List of Palestinian dishes

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List of Palestinian Dishes is a compilation of traditional meals, snacks, and desserts that originate from the Palestinian region. These dishes are a significant part of the Palestinian culture and are often served during holidays, family gatherings, and special occasions.

Traditional Palestinian Dishes[edit | edit source]

Main Dishes[edit | edit source]

  • Maqluba - A traditional Palestinian dish that consists of meat, rice, and fried vegetables placed in a pot, which is then flipped upside down when served, hence the name maqluba, which translates literally as "upside-down".
  • Mansaf - A traditional dish made of lamb cooked in a sauce of fermented dried yogurt and served with rice or bulgur. It is often considered the national dish of Palestine.
  • Musakhan - A roasted chicken baked with onions, sumac, allspice, saffron, and fried pine nuts served over taboon bread.

Side Dishes[edit | edit source]

  • Tabbouleh - A vegetarian salad made mostly of finely chopped parsley, with tomatoes, mint, onion, bulgur, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Hummus - A spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
  • Falafel - Deep-fried balls or patties made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both.

Desserts[edit | edit source]

  • Knafeh - A traditional Palestinian dessert made with thin noodle-like pastry, or alternatively fine semolina dough, soaked in sweet, sugar-based syrup, and typically layered with cheese, or with other ingredients such as clotted cream or nuts.
  • Baklava - A rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened and held together with syrup or honey.

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