Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley
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Recipes
Aubergine, Chickpea and Tomato Bake (Musaqa’a)
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
This simple Palestinian aubergine and chickpea traybake recipe is inspired by moussaka but is meat-free and suitable for vegans.
Baby Gem Lettuce with Burnt Aubergine Yoghurt, Smacked Cucumber and Shatta
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
Featuring little gem lettuce, a smoky aubergine yoghurt and herby cucumber this Palestinian burnt aubergine salad is great as starter or side.
Beetroot and Feta Galette with Za’atar and Honey
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
This Palestinian-inspired beetroot and feta galette with za'atar and honey from Sami Tamimi is an impressive dish for summer dining.
Beetroot and Sweet Potato Dip with Pistachio Bulgur Salsa
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
This vibrant dip from Falastin: A Cookbook is flavoured with allspice and cinnamon, and topped with feta, labneh, and a nutty salsa. Serve it as a snack or as part of a sharing feast.
Bulgur Mejadra (Mjaddarat el Burgul)
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
This traditional Palestinian mejadra recipe is a comforting, vegan-friendly mix of lentils, spices and grains topped with irresistible fried onions.
Bulgur, Tomato, and Aubergine Pilaf (Shulbato)
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
This makes a delicious lunch or a tasty side dish, and is just as good when made with rice instead of bulgur.
Buttery Rice with Toasted Vermicelli (Ruz Bil Sh’arieh)
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
The combination of rice and pasta in this store cupboard recipe makes for an addictively fluffy texture.
Chicken Musakhan
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
Chicken Musakhan is as traditional as Palestinian food gets. Learn how to create this flavour-packed dish with this authentic recipe from Falastin.
Fragrant Palestinian Couscous – Maftoul
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
Look no further for the perfect flavourful dinner party centrepiece than this recipe for Palestinian couscous with spice-marinated chicken and tender vegetables.
Ma’amoul Bars – Ma’amoul Maad
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
Featuring a light semolina dough and your choice of a date or pistachio filling, these ma'amoul bars are sweet, fragrant and perfect with a cup of tea.
Orange Blossom, Honey and Baklava Semi-Freddo
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
This creamy semi-freddo is layered with a baklava-style filling and topped with a tangy orange and pomegranate salsa.
Pulled Lamb Shawarma Sandwich
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
This pulled lamb shawarma sandwich is the perfect centrepiece for a Palestinian-style sharing feast. The lamb is smothered with a heady mix of spices, slow-cooked until meltingly tender, then piled into warm pittas with an array of toppings and condiments.
Rice with Yoghurt, Roasted Cauliflower and Fried Garlic (Labaniet Alzahar)
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
This deliciously creamy, risotto-like rice is delicious eaten as a main or as a side dish. You can play around with the toppings too, substituting the cauliflower for roast squash, charred cherry tomatoes or pan-fried minced lamb.
Spiced Salmon Skewers with Parsley Oil
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
Coated in a punchy spice mix, these flavourful make-ahead Palestinian salmon kebabs make for a simple fish supper, any night of the week.
Sweet and Spicy Seeds and Nuts
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
Warm, sweet and substantial, these spiced nuts and seeds make the perfect vegan snack.
Sweet Tahini Rolls (Kubez el Tahineh)
Sami Tamimi, Tara Wigley · Falastin: A Cookbook
If you love the rich nutty flavour of tahini, this authentic Palestinian recipe for sweet rolls from Falastin is one for you, and very popular with kids too.