Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsAbu Rass RestaurantMixed Appetizers (12 Items) Recipe

Mixed Appetizers (12 Items) Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

Hummus, Babaghanouj, Tabouleh, Kibbeh, Bakdonsieh, Eggplant Salad, Eggplant with Tomato, Arabic Salad, Muhammara

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Ingredients

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Hummus

Babaghanouj

Tabouleh

Kibbeh

Bakdonsieh

Eggplant Salad

Eggplant with Tomato

Arabic Salad

Muhammara

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Make Hummus

    Blend chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and water until smooth.

  2. 2

    Make Babaghanouj

    Roast eggplant, then blend with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt.

  3. 3

    Make Tabouleh

    Soak bulgur, then mix with parsley, diced tomatoes, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.

  4. 4

    Make Kibbeh

    Mix bulgur with ground beef, finely chopped onion, pine nuts, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, then shape into balls.

  5. 5

    Make Bakdonsieh

    Mix ground lamb with pine nuts, chopped onion, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, then shape into patties.

  6. 6

    Make Eggplant Salad

    Grill or roast eggplant, then mix with diced tomato, onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parsley.

  7. 7

    Make Eggplant with Tomato

    Cook sliced eggplant in olive oil, add tomato sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper, simmer until tender.

  8. 8

    Make Arabic Salad

    Combine diced cucumber, tomato, onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.

  9. 9

    Make Muhammara

    Blend roasted red peppers, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.

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