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414 dishes.
KapunataMaltese ratatouille of aubergine, tomatoes, capers
Karantikasilky baked chickpea-flour custard dusted with cumin and harissa; Oran icon
Katse troutRainbow trout raised in cold dam water, grilled or smoked
Kefta taginespiced meatballs simmered in tomato sauce, finished with poached eggs
Keftedesherbed fried meatballs, classic meze with ouzo
Kesragriddle-baked semolina flatbread, torn to scoop stews
Khliaspiced dried beef kept in fat, stirred into eggs, stews and semolina
Khobzround crusty semolina loaves accompanying every meal, often baked communally
KhubeizehWild mallow leaves stewed with onion and olive oil, eaten with flatbread.
Kibbehnational dish of pounded bulgur and lamb, fried, baked or raw
Kibbeh nayyehraw lamb kneaded with bulgur and spices, Sunday delicacy
Kisirbulgur salad with pepper paste, pomegranate molasses and herbs
Kleftikolamb sealed and slow-baked in a clay oven
Kokorecseasoned lamb intestines grilled on skewer, chopped into bread
Kokoretsilamb offal wrapped in intestines and turned on a spit
Kolokasitaro root braised with pork, celery, tomato
KolokotesFolded pasties of pumpkin, cracked wheat and raisins, baked crisp.
Kouchalamb shoulder baked in a clay dish with potatoes, turmeric and peppers
Koulourisesame-crusted bread ring sold from morning carts
Koupepiavine leaves stuffed with minced pork and rice
Koupestorpedo-shaped bulgur shells filled with spiced minced meat, deep-fried
Kousa mahshicored courgettes stuffed with rice and lamb, simmered in tomato or yoghurt
Kukurecseasoned lamb offal wrapped in intestine and roasted on a spit
KumpirGiant baked potato mashed with butter and cheese, piled with many cold toppings.
KunservaDark sun-dried tomato paste, sweet and salty, spread on bread with oil.
LablabiHot chickpeas in cumin broth, ladled into bowls on cold evenings.
Labnehstrained yoghurt eaten with olive oil, za'atar and cucumber at breakfast
LaffaLarge soft flatbread baked on a taboon wall, wrapped around shawarma or falafel.
Lahm bi ajinthin Aleppo flatbread baked with minced lamb, pomegranate molasses and pepper
Lahmacunthin crisp flatbread topped with spiced minced meat; rolled with parsley and lemon
LahmajoPaper-thin round of dough spread with minced meat, rolled up with lemon.
Lakerdasalt-cured bonito slices served in olive oil with onion
LakrorKorça pan pie with leek, tomato and herbs
LampredottoFlorentine tripe simmered and served in a bun with salsa verde
Lampuki pieautumn dorado fish pie with spinach, capers, olives
Lasagne alla bolognesebaked pasta sheets with ragù, béchamel, Parmigiano-
Tarator
Tahini loosened with lemon, garlic and water, poured over fish and falafel. Ready in 10 min prep and none cooking.…
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Salpicón
Minced beef tossed with radish, mint, onion and lime. Ready in 25 min prep and 1 hr 30 min cooking.…
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Taktouka
Cooked salad of roasted green peppers and tomatoes, scooped with bread. Ready in 20 minutes prep and 40 minutes cooking.…
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Açorda alentejana
Garlic-coriander bread soup topped with poached egg. Ready in 15 minutes prep and 10 minutes cooking. Serves 4. A soup…
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Afelia
Pork braised in red wine with crushed coriander seed. Ready in 15 min prep and 1 hr 15 min cooking.…
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Adana kebab
Spicy hand-minced lamb skewer grilled over charcoal, served with sumac onions. Ready in 30 min prep and 12 min cooking.…