Salata Arabieh Food

SALATA

Steps:

• In a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic. Add the pepper and salt and continue mashing until mixture becomes a thick paste. Transfer to a jar along with the lemon juice and canola oil. Shake well.
• In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, tomatoes and onion. Just before serving, add the cheese and just enough dressing to coat. (There will be extra dressing, but it keeps well.) Toss well.

TABULEH

Steps:

• Soak bulgur in cold water for about 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Drain well, squeezing out any excess water, if necessary.
• Combine ingredients and mix well. Serve with lettuce leaves, or with pita bread for dipping.

SAHLAB OR SACHLAB

Steps:

• Mix the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of milk.
• Bring the remaining milk to a boil.
• Pour in the starch mixture, stirring vigorously, so that lumps do not form. Cook over very low heat, stirring continuously, until the milk thickens ( about 10 minutes).
• Then stir in the sugar and the rose water or orange blossom water, if you so desire.
• Serve in cups with the chopped pistachios and cinnamon as garnish. You may also sprinkle grated coconut on top.

ROOZ MA LAHEM (RICE WITH MEAT)

Steps:

• Set cooked rice aside.
• In a pot combine onions,chopped garlic,seasonings and ground meat and brown, try to keep the meat from forming large clumps, you want it taco meat in consistency, so keep stirring often.
• Once its almost brown add drained can of chick peas and let meat brown.
• When meat is browned drain any remaining fat from pan and add rice and stir until well blended.
• Enjoy-- (variation to it can be to substitute chick peas for mixed can of mixed veggies).

FATTOUSH - PITA AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, peppers, and mint together in a salad bowl.
• Add the lemon peel and lemon juice and toss well; add the oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Split the toasted pitas, and rub the rough sides with the garlic; tear the pita into small pieces and add to the salad.
• Remove the seeds from the pomegranate, (being careful not to stain your clothing with the juice) and add to the salad and discard the peel and the pith.
• Toss the salad well, and serve immediately.