Mutabal Recipe - Palestine In A Dish (2024)

FAQs

What is Mutabal made of? ›

Traditionally, mutabal is prepared with fire roasted eggplants, garlic, lemon juice, tahini (paste made from sesame seeds) and a smattering of herbs and spices. Usually parsley and/or mint is used as garnish. Sometimes yogurt is added.

So, what's the difference between mutabal and baba ghanoush? Well, it seems that the big difference is the use of tahini: Mutabal calls for it, while Baba Ganoush doesn't. In addition, baba ganoush usually includes chopped vegetables, such as tomato, pepper, and garlic mixed with pomegranate molasses.

Bread dips and side dishes such as hummus, baba ghanoush, mutabbel and labeneh are frequently served during breakfast and dinner. Hummus, the Arabic word for garbanzo beans, is commonly made as hummus bi tahini.

Mutabal is generally considered a healthy dip as it is made from roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, all nutritious ingredients. It is low in calories, high in fiber, and contains healthy fats. However, like any food, it should be consumed in moderation.

If you prefer chickpeas over eggplants, then hummus it is. If eggplants taste better for you, then baba ganoush. Nonetheless, there is actually no need to choose between the two. If you don't have a specific preference, it is okay if you choose both—both can go well with pita bread after all.

The bitterness: apparently, much of the bitterness is in the moisture of the eggplant, which is why some people swear by salting it beforehand, which draws out liquid. In this case, the more it collapses while grilling, the more it's losing water, so by the time you're done cooking, it has a much milder flavor.

Baba Ghanoush is delicious. Made with eggplant that's been fire roasted (either on a hot grill or under a broiler) to the point of shriveling, it can be served as a side dish. Typically, though, it's a cold or room temperature spread, served with pita bread or crostini or crusty French bread… or a spoon.

Introduction. Musakhan the national dish of Palestine, is a traditional dish composed of roasted chicken that is baked with onions, spices and fried pines nuts, then served on Taboon bread. It is simple to make and even more delicious to eat–making it one of the most popular Arabic Palestinian dishes.

Musakhan

If you want to cook or eat like a Palestinian, try musakhan. It's a heady combo of olive oil, sumac, caramelised onions and perfectly roasted chicken on flatbread. 'It's generally regarded as our national dish,' explains Kattan.

What is Palestine's favorite food? ›

Mansaf is not only known as the quintessential dish of the Bedouins—the nomadic Arab people that live across the Middle East and North Africa—but is also considered one of the national dishes of both Jordan and Palestine.

I started a series “Arabic cuisine” featuring my traditional food. Today the dish is Arabic Eggplant Dip (Mutabal). A smoked eggplant appetizer whipped with yogurt and tahini finished with a bit of lemon juice.

I think it's worth noting that this is NOT a beet hummus, it's a beet mutabal. What's the difference? It's very clear: hummus is the Arabic word for chickpea, and this does not contain chickpeas, so it's not hummus.

Falafel are deep-fried balls or patties made from chickpeas or fava beans, sometimes both, plus fresh herbs and spices. Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern street food sold from vendors or fast-casual spots in countries such as Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Turkey and Israel, where it's the national dish.

Baba ganoush is a Mediterranean eggplant dip made from roasted or grilled eggplant, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Like hummus, it's delicious with pita or fresh veggies, but its silky texture and irresistible smoky flavor set it apart.

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern “fast food” made of a mixture of chickpeas (or fava beans), fresh herbs, and spices that are formed into a small patties or balls. It's thought that falafel originated in Egypt as Coptic Christians looked for a hearty replacement for meat during long seasons of fasting or lent.

Falafel is a Middle Eastern recipe that is basically mashed chickpeas with herbs and seasonings formed into patties and fried. It's a traditional food in Lebanon that's made with only a few ingredients and served plain with tahini sauce, hummus, or garlic sauce for dipping, or as a falafel sandwich or falafel wrap.