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⚫ | NutsA staple of snacks in the Middle East is varieties of nuts. Among the many varieties available within the region, the most popular are almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pine nuts and pistachios. CITE According to [https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/public-health-nutrition/article/mediterranean-nuts-origins-ancient-medicinal-benefits-and-symbolism/8CF105F6FD84DBFA2AF96DED889B227A archeological evidence, nuts have been part of the Middle Eastern diet for centuries with ancient cilvilizations] taking advantage of them for their medicinal and energetic properties during food scares. Eventually they began to seen as a regular source of food culminating into a [https://www.marketdataforecast.com/market-reports/middle-east-and-africa-nuts-and-seeds-market 119 billion dollar market as of 2022]. These nuts can be prepared in a variety of ways, such as by [https://organicboosting.bio/en/going-nuts-in-the-middle-east-learn-about-the-history-and-evolution-of-the-sector-best-selling-products-and-more/ roasting them with spices or incorporating them into food & deserts such as baklava or knafeh]. |
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⚫ | Spreads and dipsSpreads and dips are eaten with [[Pita|pita bread]]. The most popular dip is [[hummus]], a blend of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic. [https://www.themediterraneandish.com/muhammara-recipe-roasted-red-pepper-dip/#:~:text=The%20word%20muhammara%20is%20from,including%20Europe%20and%20the%20U.S. muhammara], a walnut & roasted red pepper dip originating from the Syrian city of Aleppo, as well as [[Baba ghanoush|baba ganoush]], a spread made from roasted eggplants, olive oil, & other vegetables. Dips can also be sweet such as [https://www.alphafoodie.com/easy-kashta/#:~:text=This%20popular%20Arabic%20ingredient%20comes,orange%20blossom%20or%20rose%20water. Ashta], a cream made from milk, rose or orange blossom water, & ghee, which is usually accompanied with honey. |
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Revision as of 15:39, 4 October 2023
Snack (In the Middle East section)
NutsA staple of snacks in the Middle East is varieties of nuts. Among the many varieties available within the region, the most popular are almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pine nuts and pistachios. CITE According to archeological evidence, nuts have been part of the Middle Eastern diet for centuries with ancient cilvilizations taking advantage of them for their medicinal and energetic properties during food scares. Eventually they began to seen as a regular source of food culminating into a 119 billion dollar market as of 2022. These nuts can be prepared in a variety of ways, such as by roasting them with spices or incorporating them into food & deserts such as baklava or knafeh.
Spreads and dipsSpreads and dips are eaten with pita bread. The most popular dip is hummus, a blend of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic. muhammara, a walnut & roasted red pepper dip originating from the Syrian city of Aleppo, as well as baba ganoush, a spread made from roasted eggplants, olive oil, & other vegetables. Dips can also be sweet such as Ashta, a cream made from milk, rose or orange blossom water, & ghee, which is usually accompanied with honey.