There’s no shortage of flavors in Middle Eastern cuisine. While each region has its signature ingredients, such as Persian kashk, and its own culinary traditions, there are also genres of dishes that span across many national cuisines—from rice vermicelli to hummus in countries like Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and Egypt, to name a few. We’ve rounded up 13 Middle Eastern recipes showcasing foods that are both uniquely regional and ubiquitous across multiple countries, offering wonderfully delicious meals to make at home, share with others, and get a taste of the region’s rich culinary diversity.
