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Sayadieh

By Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer Sayadieh is a fisherman’s dish from the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea and has become a staple throughout the Arab world. Composed of fragrant turmeric rice, caramelized onions, and toasted almonds, the real star of this dish is the flaky white fish spiced with cumin. To finish, … Continued

Chop an Onion then Figure out What to Cook

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer A staple ingredient in cooking since the dawn of civilization, the onion (allium cepa) has been available as a food for thousands of years by all strata of society – from peasant to royalty. It is one of the most adaptable vegetables known to humankind and a great creator … Continued

Kousa Mahshi, A Taste Bud’s Awakening Dish

A mixture of spiced meat and rice, simmered in a rich tomato broth, Kousa Mahshi on Arab America Menu. By: Isra Saleh / Arab America Contributing Writer The origin of Mahshi can be traced to Syria, although the exact origin is unknown. Legend has it that ‘Mahashi’ Arabic for ‘stuffed. Some go further in history … Continued

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