Mid Eastern ← Balagan Recipes

Basic Bread

May

17

2015

I love bread and make bread quite a lot. This is my basic recipe if I want to eat bread the same day I start making it. Pizza bases are probably our most common variation. Focaccia is Galit’s favourite bread variation including chopped fresh basil in the dough and sea salt sprinkled over the top. ...

Fricassee – Traditional fried bread from Tunisia 1

Oct

26

2013

Fricassees are a traditional dish from Tunisia. Marie makes them every now and then for me as a treat. They are the real Tunisian sandwich before modern health consciousness replaced the fried bread with baguettes. This is just the recipe for the bread. The filling is the same as in any Tunisian sandwich, i.e. tuna, ...

Israeli Pastry for Quiche, Tarts, etc

Oct

27

2010

Apparently this is a classic Israeli recipe. It is dead simple. Galit uses the same pastry for both quiches and a fantastic date biscuit. Galit Haviv-Thomas Israeli Pastry for Quiche, Tarts, etc Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients 200 ml Sour Cream or Creme Fraiche350 grams Self Raising Flour200 grams Butter Method Mix. I do this in a Kitchen Aid Mixer on Speed 4.Form ...

Egyptian Sofrito

Mar

27

2010

Sandy was married to an Israeli of Egyptian origin and learnt how to cook Sofrito from his family. Serve with Egyptian Rice. Sandy Menir Egyptian Sofrito Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients Shrir i.e. muscle with fat, probably cut 7 in Israel , cut into eight slices1/2 cup oil1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon allspice called Black English Pepper in Israel1/2 teaspoon turmeric1/2 teaspoon salt Method Mix oil and spicesPour ...

Egyptian Rice

Mar

27

2010

Sandy was married to an Israeli of Egyptian origin and learnt how to cook rice from his family. Sandy Menir Egyptian Rice Recipe This method of cooking rice leaves a beautiful caramelised crust at the bottom. Print Recipe Ingredients Method Notes Ingredients 1 cup rice1.5 cups water2 tablespoons oilSalt Method Wash rice in sieve and leave to dryPut water on hob to ...

Tunisian Pot Roast (Tsli)

Feb

16

2010

Robert and Marie sometimes serve up a very tender shoulder of beef for big family lunches. Robert and Marie Haviv Tunisian Pot Roast (Tsli) Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients 2 kg more or less Beef Shoulder without bone Robert buys "Cut 6" in IsraelSalt and Pepper1 tablespoon Mustard4-5 garlic cloves crushed1 cup boiling water Method Tie meatMix salt, pepper, mustard and garlicCover meatLeave for at ...

Paprika Chicken Drumsticks

Feb

16

2010

Another tasty dish served for lunch at the Haviv’s. Marie Haviv Paprika Chicken Drumsticks Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients Chicken drumsticksSalt and black pepperPaprikaLots of garlicOil2/3 cup water Method Mix chicken, salt, pepper, paprika and garlicFry chicken in oil until brownAdd water to panCook on low until cooked

Paprika Chicken Wings

Feb

16

2010

I make this dish a lot for my own family. Galit’s mum, Marie, taught it to me. Marie Haviv Paprika Chicken Wings Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ingredients Method Notes Ingredients 20 Chicken wings cut into two at the joint1-2 big onions cut into thick stripsoil1 teaspoon paprikasalt and black pepper1/4 - 1/2 cup water Method Fry onion until soft Add chicken and all ...

Marie’s Chicken and Potato on the Hob

Feb

16

2010

Marie served this to me late one night. It was left over from a meal the previous day. But it was so good I asked her to make it again. The fresh version was just as good. Marie Haviv Marie's Chicken and Potato on the Hob Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients 12 Chicken Drumsticks3-4 Robert says 6 ...

Michal’s Pot Roast (Tsli)

Apr

10

2009

Michal made this for us when we were on holiday in Cornwall together. Very tasty. Michal David Michal's Pot Roast (Tsli) Slow cooked roast. Print Recipe Ingredients Method Ingredients 2 kg more or less Beef Shoulder without bone cut 5-6 in IsraelSalt and Pepper1 + tablespoons mustardPaprika enough / a lot4 garlic cloves crushed[Optional] Onion chopped~6 cups boiling water or stock or wine Method Tie ...