Tastes of Arabia: Fun Food Facts Kids Will Love

Arabic food is one of the most flavorful cuisines in the world. Influenced by the Mediterranean, many dishes include olives, nuts like cashews and pistachios, dried fruits such as dates, and dairy products like yogurt and cheese.

Popular Arabic Dishes

Hummus is a smooth dip made from chickpeas and often eaten with a special type of bread called khubus. A similar dish is baba ghanoush or mutabbal, which includes roasted eggplant for extra taste.

Falafel, another favorite, is made from ground chickpeas and fried into small balls. These are also often served with hummus or in wraps. Shawarma is a popular street food made with grilled meat slices wrapped in pita bread. Kebabs and grilled chicken are often served with rice and tomato-based sauces.

Flatbreads called fatayer are also common. They can be filled with different ingredients such as yogurt (lebna), oregano (zaatar), cheese (jiben), chicken (dijaj), or lamb (leham).

Salads and Vegetables

Arabs enjoy fresh vegetables and often serve them as salads. One famous salad is tabbouleh, which is made with parsley, tomatoes, and lemon—similar to Greek salad.

Arabic Desserts and Drinks

Arabic meals usually end with something sweet. Baklava is a dessert made with layers of pastry, syrup, and nuts. Kenafa is a sweet dish made with baked cheese and thin noodles. Another popular dessert is Umm Ali, a type of bread pudding.

Arabs enjoy tea (shaay) and coffee (kahwa) during the day, often after meals, and sometimes with dates or sweets.

Arabic Lessons for Kids

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