Aladdin's Sampler Recipe
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Ingredients
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Appetizers
Salads
Main Dishes
Dipping Sauces
Method
Appetizers
- 1
Prepare Hummus
In a food processor, combine 1 cup of cooked chickpeas, 1/4 cup of tahini, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 garlic clove (minced), and salt to taste. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with water if necessary.
- 2
Prepare Pita Bread
Warm 4 pieces of pita bread in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes on each side until slightly crispy. Cut into triangles for easy dipping.
- 3
Prepare Stuffed Grape Leaves
Drain and rinse 12 pieces of pre-packaged stuffed grape leaves. Arrange them on a serving platter.
Salads
- 4
Prepare Tabbouleh
In a bowl, mix 2 cups of finely chopped parsley, 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup of finely chopped mint, 1/4 cup of diced onions, the juice of 2 lemons, and salt and pepper to taste. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Main Dishes
- 5
Prepare Falafel
Using pre-made falafel mix, follow the package instructions to prepare 12 pieces. Typically, this involves rehydrating the mix with water, rolling into balls, and frying in hot oil until golden brown.
- 6
Prepare Chicken Shawarma
Marinate 1 pound of thinly sliced chicken in a mixture of 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of paprika, and salt. Grill or cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until cooked through, then slice into strips.
Dipping Sauces
- 7
- 8
Prepare Garlic Sauce
In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
