Middle Eats

10 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.

Don't make Doner Kebab until you watch this video
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Don't make Doner Kebab until you watch this video

A step‑by‑step guide to recreating the classic Turkish doner kebab at home. Learn how to bind and chill the meat for that signature shaved texture, make tangy cabbage pickle, spicy chili sauce, garlicky yogurt sauce, and a fresh tomato‑parsley salad, then bake, sear, and assemble the perfect sandwich.

3 hrs 17 minServes 4$60
Turkish
The SOLD OUT Egyptian Dessert That Inspired Dubai Chocolate
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The SOLD OUT Egyptian Dessert That Inspired Dubai Chocolate

A layered Egyptian dessert inspired by the viral Ramadan treat, featuring ultra‑crispy toasted kataifi (shredded phyllo), a light mascarpone‑cream filling, and optional pistachio or mango toppings. Served in individual glasses for a beautiful trifle presentation.

1 hr 30 minServes 4$17
Egyptian
The BEST Koshari in the world - Egyptian Vegan Street Food
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The BEST Koshari in the world - Egyptian Vegan Street Food

Koshari is Egypt's beloved national street‑food, a hearty, carb‑laden bowl of rice, vermicelli, brown lentils, chickpeas, and three tangy sauces topped with crispy fried onions. This recipe follows the detailed method from the YouTube channel Middle Eats, covering every component—from soaking chickpeas to making garlic‑vinegar sauce—so you can recreate the authentic flavors at home.

13 hrs 41 minServes 6$59
Egyptian
How to make INCREDIBLE Syrian Grilled Chicken - Shish Tawouk
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How to make INCREDIBLE Syrian Grilled Chicken - Shish Tawouk

Juicy, flavorful chicken kebabs marinated in a lemon‑yogurt blend with garlic, red pepper paste, and aromatic spices. Skewered with onion and bell pepper, then grilled to perfection and served in warm pita with garlic sauce.

1 hr 50 minServes 4$36
Middle Eastern
Don't brine your Turkey, try marinating it instead!
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Don't brine your Turkey, try marinating it instead!

A juicy 10 kg whole turkey infused with a salty onion‑sumac marinade, then basted with a fragrant citrus‑thyme compound butter and roasted to golden perfection. Served with a silky gravy made from the pan drippings. Perfect for Thanksgiving or holiday feasts.

5 hrs 40 minServes 12$78
Middle Eastern
How To Make Authentic Bahraini Chicken and Rice With Noor Murad
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How To Make Authentic Bahraini Chicken and Rice With Noor Murad

Lugma is a traditional Bahini one‑pot rice dish where spiced chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, split peas and fragrant saffron‑rose water are layered with basmati rice, then cooked low and slow until the bottom of the pot forms a caramelized, flavor‑packed crust. The dish is inverted for a dramatic presentation and served with fresh herbs, spicy lemon pickle or yogurt.

2 hrs 45 minServes 6$73
Bahraini
The Weeknight Alternative To Turkish Kebabs
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The Weeknight Alternative To Turkish Kebabs

A quick 30‑minute weeknight dinner that fuses Turkish kebab flavors with creamy shell pasta. Seasoned chicken cubes, aromatic spices, red‑pepper and tomato paste, and a touch of cream cheese create a rich sauce, finished with a dollop of Greek yogurt and fresh parsley.

30 minServes 4$14
Turkish
🍳 The ADDICTIVE Turkish poached egg recipe you need to know
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🍳 The ADDICTIVE Turkish poached egg recipe you need to know

A classic Turkish breakfast of perfectly poached eggs served in a tangy garlic yogurt sauce and drizzled with aromatic spiced butter. Simple, quick, and bursting with flavor, this dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread.

21 minServes 2$27
Turkish
How to make PERFECT JUICY Chicken Kebabs
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How to make PERFECT JUICY Chicken Kebabs

Juicy, char‑grilled chicken kebabs marinated in a fragrant saffron‑lime yogurt sauce, served with aromatic Persian saffron rice. This weeknight recipe delivers restaurant‑level flavor in under an hour.

1 hr 22 minServes 4$9
Persian
We Made YouTube's Best Hummus EVEN BETTER!
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We Made YouTube's Best Hummus EVEN BETTER!

A step‑by‑step guide to making restaurant‑quality, ultra‑creamy hummus at home using dried chickpeas, extra tahini, vegetable oil and a handful of ice cubes for that silky texture.

8 hrs 55 minServes 8$6
Middle Eastern