Persian Soup with Crispy Rice Dumplings
“Herbs, stews, and Persian lime are part of his and my DNA — and, of course, rice. This dish is a tribute to my father’s 90th birthday.”
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Quick Iraqi T’bit (Chicken with Spiced Rice)
One of Israeli-American recipe writer Ruhama Shitrit’s first viral recipes was for t’bit, Iraqi stuffed chicken. A beloved Shabbat staple in Iraqi households, t’bit traditionally cooks overnight, low and slow stuffed with and over a bed of rice. It’s a time consuming dish, but Ruhama, in a feat of culinary genius, condensed the cooking timeContinue reading “Quick Iraqi T’bit (Chicken with Spiced Rice)”
Chicken Shoula (Afghan-Bukharian Risotto)
A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. Liat Ohana distinctly remembers when her son Ariel was a baby and first started eating solid foods. She made him the usual pumpkin soup for babies, but to herContinue reading “Chicken Shoula (Afghan-Bukharian Risotto)”
Vegetarian Sabzi with Crispy Tahdig
Every Friday evening at her house, Malka serves Persian sabzi with meat and tahdig.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
One of Aharoni’s family favorites — across both generations — was sweet and sour chicken. Hi’s Chinese restaurant closed in 2008, but they still make the dish at home.
Domat with Oriz (Bulgarian Tomatoes and Rice)
You won’t be able to stop eating the soft rice, soaked in the flavors of the roasted chicken, fried onions and tomato juice.
Oshi Bakhsh (Bukharian Rice With Lamb and Herbs)
Festive rice, rich in herbs, lamb and pomegranates ready for the holiday table
Riso all’Uovo
A beaten egg added at the last moment helps make the dish creamy without any dairy.
Kifteh Siniya With Hashweh
Lucy Ayoub shares her family recipe for hashweh rice – the fiiling of the mahshi.
Duvshaniot (Honey Cookies)
The late first lady of Israel Nehama Rivlin used to served these cookies on the end of Yom Kippur Fast to her loved ones.
Rice pudding
Having been a rare ingredient, Mastic has been substituted with cornstarch. However, it adds a unique aroma and so is worth tracking down and sourcing for this recipe.