palestinian cuisine palestinian cuisine consists foods commonly eaten includes living palestine israel jordan refugee camps nearby countries palestinian cuisine cultures settled region palestine particularly islamic era beginning arab conquest eventual persian influenced ending strong influences turkish cuisine resulting coming similar including syrian cooking styles vary region type cooking style ingredients generally based climate location particular region traditions rice variations common engages primarily heavier meals involving use bread rice meat coastal plain inhabitants frequent fish cuisine variation levant cuisine diverse inhabitants heavily consume meals usually eaten household dining prominent particularly parties light meals like bread served area home ranging regularly commonly reserved holidays palestinian filled dates nuts depend holidays consumed sunset coffee consumed day liquor prevalent population alcoholic beer consumed christians conservative muslims history region southern levant varied past cuisine contributions cultures area conquered muslims aspects palestinian cuisine similar cuisine syria especially modern syrian palestinian dishes generally influenced rule major islamic groups arabs persian influenced arabs turks arabs conquered syria palestine initially simple traditions primarily based use rice lamb dates cuisine advance centuries rise established baghdad capital integrated elements persian cuisine existing arab cuisine arab said palestine foods palestine comes dried fruit jerusalem comes celebrated species known excellent pine nuts kind called bite equal found come dates called cuisine ottoman_empire incorporated palestine partially rich arab cuisine war communities including greeks french italians began settling area especially urban centers jerusalem communities contributed character palestinian cuisine especially communities balkans main ingredients rural palestinian cuisine olive oil bread baked simple oven called author writing observed oven house building joint property families duty hot regional primary regions palestine ranging north south meat beef lamb primary ingredients combined form variations dishes ranging family sized meal dish populations cooking style meals particularly heavy contrast foods northern levant main dishes involve rice staple food inhabitants fish location mediterranean cuisine similar levant frequently generally include seed flavor meals cuisine diverse generally restricted foods specific region constant isolation palestinian areas cooking styles known region cuisine similar cuisine extensive communication regions establishment israel number meals based combination meat known arabs combination lamb beef mixed pepper wrapped crust baked serve main dish palestinian lunch variation served raw meat mixed variety eaten dish bread meat dish raw eaten cooked day baked version fried balls special occasion meal consists type meat complemented mixture rice lamb flavored assortment usually nuts commonly eaten array known consists wide variety usually including topped meat vegetables cheese semi hard cheese common middle_east arab originated city cheese receives common main dish originated area northern consists chicken bread topped pieces fried sweet pine nuts upside rice baked mixed cooked chicken lamb meal known levant especially dates 13th century traditional meal central region southern having roots population ancient cooked occasions holidays weddings large gathering cooked lamb leg large pieces lamb bread usually yellow rice type thick dried goat milk called poured lamb rice distinct flavor taste dish cooked pine nuts classic form eating right hand participants feast tear pieces meat hand person addition meals fruit based jams area primary crops families living area harvest spring summer produce variety products ranging jams known area particular village known jam area olive oil cooking style similar styles adopted rest levant countries influenced mediterranean coast staple food majority inhabitants area fish major fishing industry fish served fried stuffed red mix red fish types clay pot dish consists shrimp baked olive oil hot tomatoes crabs cooked stuffed red hot pepper paste called dish native area consisting water soaked ground mixed mixture added pieces beef beans additionally flavored seeds hot eaten cool prepared differently depending time year seeds hot slow cooked flavored red pepper crushed seeds traditionally winter early spring rice dish named clay vessel oven baked rice cooked pieces meat inside vessel lamb beans pods plain rice cooked meat chicken flavored mild including known rice layered thin bread known topped stuffed chicken lamb meal eaten green lemon sauce types meals rice meals rice basic ingredient ceremonial dishes important element palestinian meals rice dishes usually main dish palestinian dinner consist variety ingredients commonly found palestinian land rice usually served dish incorporated larger dish dish include vegetables meat chicken lamb meat present palestinian dishes popular dish usually served important events traditional wedding engagement funeral baptism dish incorporating elements palestinian land bread soup rice nuts pine nuts lamb making important cultural dish meal served traditional way large common plate meal usually eaten use person sits eating large plate means upside arabic dish meat fried vegetables rice dish cooked meat large pot layered fried vegetables potatoes rice added dish completes cooking served flipped upside meat popular dish commonly served rich rice dish vegetables meat served dish seen comparatively simpler cooking palestinian dishes cooked basic rice vegetables meat served meal served large similar decorated pine nuts variant bread instead rice influence region generally rice dish arab palestinian cooking simply cooked rice ground beef nuts usually served lamb main dish meals basic fare day family cooking served rice plain rice popular provide wide range nutrients meat vegetables rice extra liquid essential dry climate economically beneficial provide relatively small meat feeding large families especially poorer population jew jew picked harvest time frozen dried widely popular middle_east commonly grown dry climate areas cooked lemon juice water served cut rice meal served chicken lamb served unlike palestinian meals healthy soup common middle_east unlike parts middle_east incorporate ingredients soup served bread bread meals variety different kinds include everyday bread similar takes place torn bite size pieces bread paper thin bread transparent receives widely popular palestinian dish composed chicken fried pine nuts atop dish usually eaten hands served cut lemon april entered book world records largest dish palestinian cuisine includes small pizza like foods including baked miniature topped lamb cooked red tomatoes baked flat bread usually topped olive oil meat decorated baked fried stuffed meat cooked pine nuts usually folded unlike filled arabic cheese similar stuffed meat fried like usually served meal meal addition dish usually common bread meals served sandwich meal shaved meat bread chicken beef adorned variety include mix fried fried small adorned similar dishes composed rice stuffed vegetables baby potatoes variety leaf vegetables primarily leaves leaves requires time main reason prepared day cooked served female family members participate rolling vegetables individual effort required great attention detail stuffed leaves meal reserved large gatherings leaves normally wrapped meat white rice tomatoes meat excellent representation attention detail commonly found palestinian levant cuisine piece tightly wrapped size cigarette families differ structure cooked served dozens rolls large plate usually accompanied boiled potato lamb pieces stuffed ingredients usually served alongside heavy meals large number known dishes bread dishes frequented breakfast dinner staple palestinian dishes particular boiled ground beans mixed paste lemon juice olive oil pine nuts especially popular chick mixed beans resulting entirely different dish distinct flavor brownish color dip variants root variants olive oil flavored ground seeds mint variants receives green white table cheese served dishes cheese common variation cheese texture mild taste like cream cheese served plate olive oil generally called sandwich served palestinian simple type known similar arab composed tomatoes combined olive oil lemon juice salt depending area palestine recipe include mediterranean style table originating levant pieces tomatoes lemon juice largest bowl world prepared palestinian city combination bread pieces tomatoes flavored usually clay bowl mix crushed tomatoes red hot olive oil seasoned lemon juice immediately served arab meals tomatoes main ingredients cut long strips thin strands tomatoes finely mint particular according chef pinch salt juice fresh lemon olive oil final touch ups palestinian include wheat thin sheets flour filled honey simply burma especially popular filling shape instead block flour served pieces rice milk topped known arab world turkey fine honey cheese center layer usually dyed orange food coloring crushed present day famed partly use white cheese called city boiled sugar foods common palestinian hosts serve fresh dried fruits nuts seeds dates guests seeds common seeds known seeds known eaten regularly activities playing cards smoking friends meals meal structure palestinian culture life revolves food aspect ordinary day special occasion wedding holiday meals structured order span main courses intermediate ones like coffee fruits dinner like arab cultures meals time spend family hours depending specific time day unlike cultures lunch primary course breakfast dinner lighter contents lit breakfast term breakfast usually consists fried eggs olive oil jams eaten primarily time day term lunch usually late afternoon lunch heaviest meal day main ingredients include rice lamb chicken cooked vegetables forms word lit afternoon term consumption variety fruits term supper usually eaten simpler foods consumed include variety style called hosting guests come common usually purchased shops instead home like tea coffee served day dining restaurants offer brilliant array cold known notably nearly dozen variations pepper red dishes chef served balls primary hot available heavy meals rarely provided restaurants instead include rack lamb chicken breasts shops offer mainly different contents offer served meal called arabic serve hot soft drinks usually restricted male customers activities like playing cards smoking arabic sweet shops found cities major towns offer wide range common flavored family run shops serve type sweet created city particular world famous exquisite arabic oldest sweet shops palestine soft drinks soft drinks common palestinian homes city contains plant distribution centers plant shut fruit common household drink warm days holy month muslims palestinian culture coffee tea traditionally served adults visit gathering juice served primarily children hind served special occasions hind originally africa drink sticks adding lemon juice traditionally served break fast water drink dry sheet soaked water mixed lemon juice rose mint water drink commonly added palestinian dishes popular drink seen refreshing heated summers herbs sage boiled water create drink medicinal purposes warm drink milk known primarily served winter season coffee tea hot consume coffee served morning day tea evening tea usually flavored mint sage coffee choice usually turkish arabic coffee arabic coffee similar turkish coffee usually arabs region palestine bitter coffee known lit plain coffee symbol pouring drink ceremonial involve host eldest son moving clockwise guests judged age status pouring coffee tiny cups brass pot considered guests accept cups coffee end cup saying meaning intending mean means serve coffee liquor widely consumed liquor palestinian christians non religious muslims clear flavored alcoholic drink mixed water white color consumed special occasions holidays weddings gatherings beer consumed drink palestinian town central contains palestine addition regular beer brewery produces non alcoholic beer muslims nearby town home brewery holiday cuisine sharp difference palestinian courses eaten daily basis comparison reserved holidays include family religious occasions muslims christians past month town beat drum wake town residents lit dawn usually early morning ranging meals eaten time light foods include cheese bread fried boiled eggs drink dawn prayers signaled beginning breaking day traditionally begins brief consumption dates variety fruit based including hindi water hours mixing rose water lemon juice similarly instead dried boiled liquid term different meaning describe breaking unlike common meaning breakfast morning begins soup vegetables soup cracked green wheat cooked chicken wide variety meals served ranging small plates vegetable based courses large plates particular meat common small dishes dinner table paste array fried tomatoes potatoes plain normally served alongside dinner meat household prepares extra food provide neighbors fortunate receive equal version food eaten home holiday common palestinian reserved provided numerous street vendors major palestinian cities towns typical palestinian households general specifically batter acts base result batter poured round hot plate appears similar cooked folded filled goat cheese ground baked served hot sugar water honey filled ground dates called traditional meal christians easter prepared end eaten muslim festival immediately following holiday honoring birth islamic prophet muhammad consists small deep fried balls served flour water special called prepared new born child ground rice sugar mixture pine nuts infant new tooth celebrated wheat served child include burma christian families mourning serve sweet known food eaten remembrance dead gesture blessing soul deceased person offer special cooked wheat covered sugar candy memorial service
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