There Are Many Ways to Make This Cookie. But No Matter the Recipe, it Screams “Holiday” in the Middle East
Whether you’re celebrating Eid al-Fitr or Easter in the Middle East, the iconic, celebratory cookie is Ka’ak el Eid, also known as Kahk. It’s a round cookie that comes in many different sizes and textures (from crispy like a biscotti, to soft like a sweet bread). Here’s how I make my mom’s recipe.
Must-Try Middle Eastern Recipes
The Middle East is a region spread across a vast area of land and includes a diverse array of people, language, religions and foods. Not everyone can agree on which countries are part of the Middle East, but we decided to take an inclusive approach here to bring you a variety of recipes that feature different types of ingredients, flavors and techniques. From staples like pita bread and popular snacks like falafel to succulent kebabs and delicate Persian cookies, we bring you some of our best Middle Eastern recipes from the Levant, Turkey, Iran and even Afghanistan.
Amsterdam Falafelshop
This stellar falafel joint (which has three other locations around town) is a savory beacon among the bars and oversized pizza emporiums on Adams Morgan’s main drag. Open late enough to serve the after-bar crowds, the takeout shop serves fried-to-order falafel balls with an extensive DIY toppings bar.