Do You Actually Know More Than 4 Middle Eastern Foods?

Baklava is a sweet pastry made with layers of filo, filled with chopped nuts and soaked in syrup.

Falafel is a deep-fried ball traditionally made from ground chickpeas.

Hummus is dip or spread made from mashed chickpeas and blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic.

Tabbouleh is a vegetarian dish which can be made with bulgur, tomatoes, chopped parsley, mint, and onions – and seasoned in olive oil.

Bamya is a hearty stew made with okra, tomatoes, and stew meat – traditionally served with a side of rice.

Dolma is a variety of stuffed vegetables including vine leaves, pepper, and courgette, filled with rice and herbs.

Manakeesh is a flatbread made from dough topped with thyme, cheese, or ground meat.

Baba ghanoush is a dish of cooked aubergine mixed with tahini, olive oil, and various seasonings.

Halva is a family of sweet confections which may be flour-based or nut-butter-based.

Kanafeh is a sweet, buttery cheese pastry soaked in syrup.

Kofta is a variety of meatball dishes made with minced or ground meat which can be grilled, fried, steamed, poached, baked, or marinated.

Umm Ali is a milky bread pudding containing nuts and almonds, often served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Mansaf is a dish made of lamb cooked in a sauce of fermented dried yogurt, served with a side of rice or bulgur.