
Turkish Bulgur Salad (KISSIR)
Kissir is the Turkish version of tabbouleh, except that in kissir, bulgur is the main ingredient and in tabbouleh, it is the herbs and tomatoes

Kissir is the Turkish version of tabbouleh, except that in kissir, bulgur is the main ingredient and in tabbouleh, it is the herbs and tomatoes

I am not sure where this version of tabbouleh comes from. Initially, I assumed it was a winter version from days long past, but tomatoes

Traditionally, special wooden dishes are used for these cookies, one kind for each filling. Use what cookie dishes you may have. MAKES: about 20 cookies

This sambal is commonly served with grilled fish and it can be made fresh, a little like a salsa, or the ingredients can be quickly

This sambal comes from Java and unlike the Spicy Shrimp Sambal, it is cooked slightly to produce a darker, richer mixture. MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP

Sambal is to Indonesians and Malaysians what harissa is to North Africans, an essential chili paste that is used as a sauce or dip as

Z’houg is a Yemeni relish or chutney and, as with dukkah, it has entered the mainstream in the West with chefs featuring it on their

Sesame seeds are very popular in Arabic pastries and cookies. Here, we have dipped the cookies in a generous amount of sesame seeds. MAKES: 30-40


