Recipes

Ameh Masslou’ (Boiled Wheat)

A bowl of Ameh Maslou (Boiled Wheat) is served to mark a Lebanese tradition celebrating Saint Barbra’s Day.

Ingredients

  • 30g of Wheat
  • 1 1/2 liter water
  • Orange blossom water and rose water
  • 1tbsp anise seeds wrapped in a muslin linen
  • Bowl of sugar to sweeten (optional)
  • 60g of each pine nuts, walnuts, blanched almonds

Prep: 10 Minutes
Cook: 60 Minutes
Servings: 8

Directions

  • Put the Wheat, anise seeds in a medium saucepan.
  • Fill the saucepan with water and bring it to boil using medium to high setting.
  • Boil for about 10 mins.
  • Remote scum then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 40 mins.
  • Leave enough amount of its juice to serve it with.
  • Discard the anise seeds and serve the wheat hot with a little juice in small bowls.
  • Sprinkle few drops of each orange blossom water and rose water.
  • You can add sugar or honey if you like it sweeter.
  • Divide raisins and nuts equally and serve at once.

Shelled Raw Pistachio Pieces 100g

Raw pistachios pieces without shell. Sold by weight. Pistachios are great source of Vitamin B-6, potassium, magnesium, iron, Vitamins A and C and calcium, and healthy fats.
Usage: They are very present in Middle Eastern cuisine:

    • As a filling in Arabic sweets like maamoul, baklawa, halawa
    • In chocolate sweets, biscuits…
    • Roasted and sprinkled on top of rice and minced meat
    • In your cereal or oat breakfast mix
    • In smoothies
    • in Armenian desserts like Khoshaf

Ingredients: Pistachios
Producer: Imported

Raw Blond Imported Almonds 200g

Raw Almonds without shell. Sold by weight.
As a healthy food, almond will boost your overall health and immunity. They are great source of cholesterol-free healthy fats. They are also high in fiber, magnesium, vitamin B-6, potassium, iron, and also contain calcium and vitamin C. 
Usage: They are very present in Middle Eastern cuisine:

    • In a trail mix, good for snacking: try them in combination with our dark raisins, dried fruits and other raw nuts!
    • Roasted in Fatteh
    • Roasted on top of “Samkeh Harra” fish dish
    • Roasted and sprinkled on top of rice, burghul or freekeh and minced meat
    • In your cereal or oat breakfast mix
    • In smoothies
    • In chocolate sweets, biscuits…

Ingredients: Almonds
Producer: Imported

Rose Water | Mawared 500mL

Ingredients: Distilled orange blossom flowers
Usage:
White Coffee: Pour a splash into a cup of boiling water & add some honey for a cozy hot drink
Desserts:
Use in Arabic desserts (like maamoul) and cakes for a nice added flavor
Producer: Mawasem Al Dayaa MEET ME!

Shelled Raw Walnuts 200g

Raw walnuts without shell. Sold by weight.
As a healthy food, walnuts will boost your overall health and immunity. They are great source of cholesterol-free healthy fats. They are also high in fiber, magnesium, vitamin B-6, potassium, iron, and also contain calcium and vitamin C. 
Usage: They are very present in Middle Eastern cuisine:

    • In a trail mix, good for snacking: try them in combnation with our dark raisins, their pairing is heavenly!
    • Roasted and sprinkled on top of rice and minced meat
    • In your cereal or oat breakfast mix
    • In smoothies
    • In healthy Armenian desserts like Khoshaf
    • As a filling in Arabic sweets like maamoul, baklawa, halawa
    • In chocolate sweets, biscuits…

Ingredients: Walnuts
Producer: Imported

Orange Blossom Water | May Zaher 500mL

Ingredients: Distilled orange blossom flowers
Usage:
White Coffee: Pour a splash into a cup of boiling water & add some honey for a cozy hot drink
Desserts:
Use in Arabic desserts or cakes for a nice added flavor
Producer: Jana Al Ayadi Cooperative MEET ME!

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