semolina
155 dishes.
FuchkaCrisp shells stuffed with spiced chickpeas, egg and tamarind water
Galaktobourekosemolina custard baked in syrupy phyllo
GarbaAttiéké piled with fried tuna, chili, onion and tomato; beloved cheap eatdessertGhribaCrackle-topped cookie of almond, coconut or semolina, piled up for feast daysmainGnocchi alla romanabaked semolina rounds with butter and Parmesanstreet foodGol GappayCrisp hollow shells filled with spiced potato and sour tamarind water
Griwechribboned sesame pastry knots fried and dipped in honeysoup & stewHakkoSauce of pounded bean and cowpea leaves with peanut and meat, served over couscousdessertHalawet el-jibnsweet cheese rolls filled with clotted cream, rosewater syrup; Hama origin
HalvaDense semolina or sesame sweet, sliced and eaten with coffee.breakfastHalwa PuriWeekend spread of fried puris, semolina halwa and chickpea curry
Hamam mahshipigeon stuffed with freekeh or rice, then roasted; Cairo delicacy
Haraimifirm fish steaks braised in hot chili-cumin tomato saucebread & pastryHarchapan-griddled semolina cakes with a sandy crust, split for butter and jam
Hurmašicedate-shaped cookies soaked in lemon syrupsnackIcli koftebulgur shell stuffed with minced meat, onion and walnuts, then fried
Kalb el louzsyrup-soaked semolina and almond squares, beloved during RamadandessertKarabij HalabNut-stuffed semolina domes served under a cloud of white soapwort cream.
Kesragriddle-baked semolina flatbread, torn to scoop stewsbread & pastryKhobzround crusty semolina loaves accompanying every meal, often baked communally
Khobz darhomestyle round semolina house bread topped with sesamemainKhubeizehWild mallow leaves stewed with onion and olive oil, eaten with flatbread.
Kibbehnational dish of pounded bulgur and lamb, fried, baked or rawsoup & stewKibbeh labaniyehBulgur and meat torpedoes simmered in hot yoghurt sauce with dried mint.
Kibbeh nayyehraw lamb kneaded with bulgur and spices, Sunday delicacysalad & sideKisirbulgur salad with pepper paste, pomegranate molasses and herbs
Knafehsyrupy cheese pastry with crunchy topping, sold by the slab
KobebaBulgur shells stuffed with spiced minced meat and pine nuts, deep-friedmainKoftegrilled minced-meat patties with onion and spices; countless regional styles
KololakLarge pounded meatballs poached in broth, sometimes filled with dried fruit.
Koupestorpedo-shaped bulgur shells filled with spiced minced meat, deep-fried
Kubbastuffed rice or bulgur croquettes; Mosul's flat disc version famed
Kubbat MosulWide flat bulgur disc stuffed with spiced meat, sliced into wedges.
Kubbeh soupIraqi-Kurdish semolina dumplings in beet or sour broth-
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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Aish shamsi
Sun-risen Upper Egyptian sourdough baked in domed clay ovens. Ready in 30 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking. 4 loaves.…
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Baghrir
Spongy thousand-hole semolina pancakes soaked in melted butter and honey. Ready in 15 min prep and 25 min cooking. About…
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Balah el Sham
Ridged fingers of choux dough fried and steeped in cold syrup. Ready in 30 minutes prep and 30 minutes cooking.…
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Basbousa
Semolina cake soaked in syrup, topped with almonds. Ready in 20 min prep and 40 min cooking. 16 pieces. A…
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Basbousa bil tamr
Semolina cake layered with date paste and almonds, cut into diamonds. Ready in 40 minutes prep and 45 minutes cooking.…
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Batbout
Soft pocket bread cooked in a dry pan, split and stuffed as a sandwich. Ready in 25 minutes prep and…
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Boko boko harees
Chicken slow-cooked with bulgur wheat and turmeric. Ready in 20 minutes prep and 2 hours cooking. Serves 6. A main…
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Bougatsa
Thessaloniki phyllo with custard or cheese, dusted with sugar. Ready in 30 min prep and 50 min cooking. 1 tray,…