Pasta is a popular staple in many Middle Eastern countries. Whether it's served as a main dish or a side dish, pasta dishes are a delicious addition to any Middle Eastern meal.
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00:00 Did you know that pasta is a popular staple in many Middle Eastern cuisines?
00:08 Whether it's served as a main or side dish, pasta is a delicious addition to any Middle
00:12 Eastern meal.
00:13 Here are some pasta dishes from the Middle East that you need to know.
00:16 #1.
00:17 Koshary
00:18 Koshary is a popular Egyptian dish that is made with pasta, rice, lentils, chickpeas,
00:23 caramelized onions, and a spicy tomato sauce.
00:26 This hearty dish is usually served as a main course and is a great option for vegetarians.
00:30 #2.
00:31 Shish Barak
00:32 Shish Barak is a Lebanese dish that is similar to ravioli.
00:36 It consists of small dittle pockets filled with seasoned ground beef or lamb and cooked
00:40 in a flavorful yogurt sauce.
00:42 #3.
00:43 Sharia
00:44 Sharia is a traditional Palestinian pasta dish that is made with short, harmlessly noodles,
00:48 toasted in butter until golden brown, and then cooked in a spiced chicken broth.
00:53 It's usually served with chicken and roasted vegetables.
00:56 #4.
00:57 Manti
00:58 Manti is a Turkish dish that is similar to shish barak.
01:01 It consists of small pockets of dough filled with seasoned ground lamb or beef and cooked
01:05 in a savory tomato sauce.
01:08 #5.
01:09 Maftoul
01:10 Maftoul is a Palestinian dish that is similar to couscous.
01:13 It's made with hand-rolled bulgur wheat and is usually served as a side dish.