clarified butter (ghee) – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

I’ve enjoyed all 96 of the countries I’ve cooked from so far, but far and away the most fun experiences have been the ones where someone has come and shown me how to make a family recipe. A friend is always a better teacher than a blog or a cookbook,...

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Kuwait: Machboos Laham

Cooking Time: 2 hours

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Kuwait

I’ve often been asked how I decide which country I’m going to cook from next. It’s usually fairly arbitrary. An ingredient I’m looking to use, a craving, a whim. This week I wanted to get back on the journey. I was researching recipes and discovered that February 25th is the...

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Yemen: Hilbeh & Malawah

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Yemen

Welcome to Yemen, where I’m giving you two recipes for the price of one! This is only appropriate, as generous offering of food to guests is one of the customs in Yemeni culture. Just be advised that a guest not accepting the offering is considered an insult. Refusing my offer...

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Azerbaijan: Lamb Plov

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Azerbaijan

According to my cookbook, this fruit and lamb plov is a happy occasion dish, often served at Azerbaikani weddings. It’s definitely a luxury dish, with tender boneless lamb and rice flavored with saffron. The photo in my book immediately caught my eye, and it only seemed appropriate to serve a...

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Ingredient: clarified butter (ghee)

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Kuwait: Machboos Laham

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Yemen: Hilbeh & Malawah

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Azerbaijan: Lamb Plov

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