
FRESH HERB OMELET (Ujja)
This Arab Gulf dish is a thick, filled omelet that resembles a Spanish Tortilla or an Italian Frittata. In Iran it is called Kookoo and

This Arab Gulf dish is a thick, filled omelet that resembles a Spanish Tortilla or an Italian Frittata. In Iran it is called Kookoo and

For thousands of years, ginseng roots have been highly prized in Korea for their medicinal benefits. This candy is the most delicious supplement I can

This dish is a reflection of Saudi Arabia’s history and contacts with other peoples outside of the Peninsula. With the influx of pilgrims from around

Chewy confections made with glutinous rice flour, these rice cake balls are filled with red bean paste, then coated with toasted black sesame seed powder.

Yak means “medicine” in Korean, and sik means “food.” Koreans have long associated honey, jujubes, pine nuts, chestnuts, and cinnamon with good health. Made by

These small, thin rice cakes are panfried and then seasonal, edible flowers are pressed into them and they are drizzled with a sweet syrup (or

Lentils are perhaps one of the healthiest foods in the world, being low in fat but high in protein higher even than meat in equal

A traditional sweet drink made of fermented malt and rice, sikhye has a pleasantly malty aftertaste. As the rice ferments, the grains turn white and

Baesuk is a variety of hwachae, or Korean fruit punch, that’s sweet and flavorful, with ginger and peppercorns giving it an unexpected spicy kick. Koreans

This drink is a great way to cap off a meal. The dried persimmons become plump and soft after macerating in the sweet, spicy tea


