Many of us like to try different dishes from around the world! Being Muslims shouldn’t stop us! Here are 10 popular halal dishes!
10. Nasi Lemak. This is from Malaysia. It is a dish that is made up of steamed rice. It is made with pandan leaves, coconut cream and topped with crispy fried anchovies and ground peanuts.
9. Baklava. This is a dessert from Turkey. It is crunchy with a sticky texture. It is topped with honey but it is filled with nuts. The Greeks also make Baklava and it is also popular in the Middle East.
8. Fish and chips. This is one of the top dishes in the United Kingdom. This meal consists of fresh fish that is fried in batter and chips (fries).
7. Falafel. This is a globally recognized Middle Eastern dish. The traditional sandwich is a pita bread wrapping, pickles, fresh vegetables and Tahini sauce. The falafel patty is crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.
6. Pho. This is a Vietnamese noodle soup made of broth, rice noodles and meat such as beef or chicken.
5. Tahini. The tahini dip or sauce is made from toasted and ground sesame seeds ground to a paste. This is essential to add to many different Middle Eastern dishes.
4. Pad Thai. This is a universal Thai dish that is stir fried noodles and you can add almost anything to it. People add tofu, bean sprouts, eggs, chicken, fish and different sauces to it.
3. Pita with Za’atar. This is a staple Middle Eastern dish. It is a warm pita bread that is served with nearly every single meal. The dough is sprinkled with a blend of Middle Eastern spices.
2. Hummus. This is a creamy and smooth blended of mash chick peas, tahini, olive oil , lemon juice as well as garlic. Humus can be used as a dip but it also works as a spread on different things.
1. Shawarma. This is a tasty Arabic dish! The tender meat is slow cooked. Then it is wrapped in a pita bread stuffed with sauces and vegetables and Arabic spices.
Which is your favourite? Were then any missed? What is on you list to try?