Middle Eastern Food FAQs
Directory of Middle Eastern Food FAQ's. DO you have a question about Middle Eastern cooking? Send you question to Saad Fayed, your About Guide to Middle Eastern Food. Sign up now for the free Middle Eastern Food Newsletter!
Coarse Salt Versus Table Salt
Some recipes call for table salt and some call for coarse or kosher salt. What is the difference? Learn the difference between coarse salt and table salt.
Some recipes call for table salt and some call for coarse or kosher salt. What is the difference? Learn the difference between coarse salt and table salt.
How to Make Tah Dig in a Rice
Tah dig is a popular Persian rice dish that can be made traditionally on the stove top or in a rice cooker. Here is how to make tah dig in a rice cooker.
Tah dig is a popular Persian rice dish that can be made traditionally on the stove top or in a rice cooker. Here is how to make tah dig in a rice cooker.
English Cucumbers versus Regular Cucumbers
Are English cucumbers worth the extra cost? Check out the differences between English cucumbers and regular cucumbers. Cucumbers are common in Middle Eastern cooking.
Are English cucumbers worth the extra cost? Check out the differences between English cucumbers and regular cucumbers. Cucumbers are common in Middle Eastern cooking.
Pita Bread Does Not Puff Up
Here's what to do when your pita bread does not puff up when baking.
Here's what to do when your pita bread does not puff up when baking.
What is a turkey brine?
Learn more about what a brine is and how it can increase the flavor of cooking poultry, especially turkey.
Learn more about what a brine is and how it can increase the flavor of cooking poultry, especially turkey.
Do People Eat Pigeons in the Middle East?
Do people eat pigeons in the Middle East? Find out the answer to this FAQ and more in this FAQ about pigeon eating in the Middle East.
Do people eat pigeons in the Middle East? Find out the answer to this FAQ and more in this FAQ about pigeon eating in the Middle East.
Middle Eastern Food School Ideas for Kids
Here is a great FAQ for kids' school projects when studying the Middle East! Learn a simple dish that young children can prepare and take to school to contribute to their school lesson.
Here is a great FAQ for kids' school projects when studying the Middle East! Learn a simple dish that young children can prepare and take to school to contribute to their school lesson.
When to Use Olive Oil, When Not to Use Olive Oil
A reader asks, "When should I use olive oil in cooking?'. Read Saad Fayed's, the About.com Guide to Middle Eastern Food, response here.
A reader asks, "When should I use olive oil in cooking?'. Read Saad Fayed's, the About.com Guide to Middle Eastern Food, response here.
What is Ghee?
Check out what ghee is and how it is used in Middle Eastern cooking. Ghee is also popular in Indian cooking as well.
Check out what ghee is and how it is used in Middle Eastern cooking. Ghee is also popular in Indian cooking as well.
What is a Shish Kabob?
You may hear shish kabob quite frequently when learning about Middle Eastern cooking. Find out what it is here.
You may hear shish kabob quite frequently when learning about Middle Eastern cooking. Find out what it is here.
Do People in the Middle East Eat Pork?
Is pork eaten in the Midle East and if not, why? Find out the answer here.
Is pork eaten in the Midle East and if not, why? Find out the answer here.
