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Lebanese Manakish Za'atar served and ready to eat Lebanese

Lebanese Manakish Za'atar

Soft flatbreads topped with za'atar herb blend and olive oil — Lebanon's most beloved breakfast.

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Lebanese Knafeh served and ready to eat Lebanese

Lebanese Knafeh

Shredded filo soaked in syrup over melted cheese — Lebanon's most extravagant dessert.

⏱ 50 min 🍽 8 servings 📊 Medium
Israeli Bourekas served and ready to eat Israeli

Israeli Bourekas

Flaky filo pastries filled with cheese, spinach or potato — Israel's favourite Friday morning bite.

⏱ 45 min 🍽 10 servings 📊 Easy
Syrian Fattet Hummus served and ready to eat Syrian

Syrian Fattet Hummus

Layered crispy pita, chickpeas, yoghurt and toasted pine nuts in spiced butter — Damascus's most-loved breakfast.

⏱ 30 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Syrian Yalanji served and ready to eat Syrian

Syrian Yalanji

Vine leaves stuffed with rice, herbs, tomato and lemon — Syria's tangy vegetarian classic, served cold.

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 🍽 6 servings 📊 Medium
Sri Lankan Egg Hoppers served and ready to eat Sri Lankan

Sri Lankan Egg Hoppers

Bowl-shaped fermented rice flour pancakes with an egg cooked in the centre — Sri Lanka's iconic…

⏱ 12 hr 20 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Medium
Sri Lankan Kottu Roti served and ready to eat Sri Lankan

Sri Lankan Kottu Roti

Chopped flatbread stir-fried with eggs, vegetables, curry and meat — Sri Lanka's loudest street food.

⏱ 30 min 🍽 3 servings 📊 Easy
Sri Lankan Dhal Curry served and ready to eat Sri Lankan

Sri Lankan Dhal Curry

Red lentils cooked in coconut milk with mustard seeds, curry leaves and pandan — Sri Lanka's…

⏱ 30 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Easy
Sri Lankan Pol Sambol served and ready to eat Sri Lankan

Sri Lankan Pol Sambol

A bright coconut and chilli relish with lime and shallot — Sri Lanka's essential condiment.

⏱ 10 min 🍽 6 servings 📊 Easy
Afghan Mantu served and ready to eat Afghan

Afghan Mantu

Steamed dumplings filled with spiced lamb, topped with yoghurt, tomato sauce and lentils — Afghanistan's most…

⏱ 1 hr 40 min 🍽 5 servings 📊 Hard
Afghan Aushak served and ready to eat Afghan

Afghan Aushak

Leek-stuffed dumplings under garlic yoghurt and a spiced beef sauce — Afghanistan's most elegant comfort food.

⏱ 1 hr 30 min 🍽 4 servings 📊 Hard
Afghan Bolani served and ready to eat Afghan

Afghan Bolani

Crispy stuffed flatbreads with potato, leek or spinach — Afghanistan's most-loved street snack.

⏱ 1 hr 🍽 4 servings 📊 Medium