{"id":1491,"date":"2020-02-16T18:41:28","date_gmt":"2020-02-16T18:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehintofrosemary.com\/?p=1491"},"modified":"2025-04-28T12:34:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T12:34:10","slug":"arabic-cooking-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/arabic-cooking-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooking Arabic Food: The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your complete guide to cooking delicious Arabic food at home<strong>! If you love Arabic food, and want to learn how to cook it at home, you've come to the right place<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We just got back from our month long trip to Jordan and Dubai and I couldn't be happier to get back home with all my familiar things around me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling for a month was so incredible and I learned so much about the culture and the food. I'm really excited to share with you some of the things I learned on my trip about Arabic cooking and spices! Most of all, I can't wait to go back again and Jordan has become my favorite country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-s-considered-arabic-cooking-or-middle-eastern-cooking\">WHAT'S CONSIDERED ARABIC COOKING, OR MIDDLE EASTERN COOKING?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arabic cooking is <strong>food that comes from the 22 countries in the Middle East <\/strong>and North Africa. Algeria, Bahrain, the Comoros Islands, Djibouti, Egypt, <strong>Iraq<\/strong>, <strong>Jordan<\/strong>, Kuwait, <strong>Lebanon<\/strong>, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, <strong>Palestine<\/strong>, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, <strong>Syria<\/strong>, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/healthy-recipes\/\">Arabic recipes you'll find here on my blog<\/a> are mainly from the Levantine region, specifically Jordan and Palestine<\/strong>. This is because that is where my husbands family  hails from, and those are the loved ones that I have the honor of learning from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 countries make up the Levantine region of the Middle East:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Palestine<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jordan<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lebanon<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Syria<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iraq<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-let-s-get-started-tools-and-kitchen-equipment-you-ll-need\">LET'S GET STARTED, TOOLS AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT YOU'LL NEED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, you don't need anything very fancy in your kitchen for making delicious and Authentic Arabic food at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the 5 most important things I personally use in my cooking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Large pot with a tight fitting lid<\/strong>. Most Arabic recipes are made for big families, so they are made in these really big pots! Invest in a high quality pot and you really can't go wrong. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large serving platter.<\/strong> Most Arabic households are very large, so they serve meals on a big metal serving platter in the center of the table so there's enough for everyone to share! You can pick one of these up at your local Arabic\/ Middle Eastern market. They are very inexpensive. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large wok or skillet. <\/strong>I love using my wok for making <a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/galayet-bandora\/\"><strong>Galayet Bandora<\/strong><\/a> because it holds everything in one big pan. If you're planning on making famous shrak bread at home, you can cook it on a wok turned upside down! So the wok has multiple purposes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immersion blender<\/strong>. In the colder months, many families love to make <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/shorbat-adas\/\">Shorbat Adas<\/a> <\/strong>to stay warm. Instead of trying to transfer hot soup to a blender, an immersion blender is much easier to use to blend your soup right in the pot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cast iron skillet. <\/strong>This one is not totally necessary if you are buying store bough bread. But, if you plan on making homemade Arabic flat breads at home, I think cast iron skillets make the best homemade bread. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-cooking-methods-are-used-in-the-middle-east\">WHAT COOKING METHODS ARE USED IN THE MIDDLE EAST?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common cooking methods in the Middle East are <strong>stewing <\/strong>and <strong>slow cooking.<\/strong> Slow cooking is a hallmark of Arabic cuisine because it allows the flavors to develop and the ingredients to meld together perfectly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other techniques used are braising, simmering, and frying to create flavorful Middle Eastern dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-1-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-1-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-1-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-1-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-common-spices-in-arabic-food\">COMMON SPICES IN ARABIC FOOD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spices are<strong> the most important and signature part of cooking Arabic food <\/strong>at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cardamom <\/strong>is one of the most famous Arabic spices of all time! Make sure you have whole cardamom pods, and also ground cardamom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paprika. <\/strong>Paprika is used in almost every meal too! Grab smoked paprika for a super flavorful dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bay leaves<\/strong> are used often. I notice bay leaves from the big supermarket have almost no smell or flavor so try to get them as fresh as possible! We got ours in a little shop in Amman and brought them home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coriander<\/strong> is a must have in your spice cupboard. Personally I have only ever used the ground coriander in my meals. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cinnamon <\/strong>is another very widely used spice. Some dishes call for a while cinnamon stick, while others, like yellow rice, use ground cinnamon. Make sure you have both!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cloves.<\/strong> I use a mix of whole cloves and ground cloves in my cooking so have both on hand!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dried limes<\/strong> give a delicious tangy and ever so slightly smoky flavor. You'll use these in a couple dishes like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/chicken-kabsa-recipe\/\">Kabsa<\/a> <\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/ouzi-lamb\/\">Ouzi Rice<\/a> <\/strong>and are definitely a must have if you want the most authentic flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sumac <\/strong>is a delicious tangy spice that gives a tart lemony flavor. It is used sprinkled on salads, and in the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/palestinian-musakhan-recipe\/\"><strong>Palestinian Musakhan<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saffron <\/strong>is used in some rice dishes, but to be honest I don't use it very often. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Za'atar<\/strong> is a famous Arabic spice blend of dried za'atar leaves, sumac, sesame seeds, and sometimes other herbs. I personally don't cook with it much, but in Jordan my in-laws serve it over olive oil and labneh at breakfast almost every morning. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some other spices I use but not super frequently are <strong>curry powder<\/strong>, <strong>cumin<\/strong>, and <strong>turmeric<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-4.jpg\" alt=\"Arabic spice shop\" class=\"wp-image-18096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-4-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-4-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-4-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-4-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-4-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-4-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-signature-flavor-of-arabic-cuisine-7-spices\">THE SIGNATURE FLAVOR OF ARABIC CUISINE: 7 SPICES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When cooking Arabic food at home, you'll need Arabic 7 spices, or Baharat. 7 spices are a staple in Middle Eastern cooking. 7 spices vary from region to region, from cook to cook. My mother in law makes her own 7 spices differently than my husbands aunt. And they make it differently than their close relative who even live next door!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7 spices is an all-purpose Arabic spice that gives Arabic meals the signature warm, earthy, and slightly smoky flavor<\/strong>. The blend varies, but it typically is a mixture of these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>coriander<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cardamom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>nutmeg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cumin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cinnamon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-to-make-homemade-arabic-7-spices-with-whole-spices\">HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE ARABIC 7 SPICES WITH WHOLE SPICES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arabic 7 spices is so easy to make at home and will give you the most flavor in your Arabic meals! Keep in mind, this is a very general list of what goes into homemade Arabic 7 spices. Over time, you can taste the spices in your cooking and adjust it to your preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you like your food to be a bit more sweet, add more cinnamon and nutmeg. If you like more of an earthy flavor, add more cumin. And if you like it to be more spicy add more black pepper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, you'll create your very own signature 7 spices your family and guests can look forward to eating!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>2&nbsp;tbsp&nbsp;Allspice Berries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2&nbsp;tbsp&nbsp;Cumin Seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2&nbsp;tbsp&nbsp;Coriander Seeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2&nbsp;tbsp&nbsp;Black Peppercorns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1&nbsp;Whole Cinnamon Stick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2&nbsp;tbsp&nbsp;Whole Cloves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2&nbsp;tbsp&nbsp;Whole Nutmeg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-instructions\"><strong>INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Start by toasting your whole spices. This helps to bring out the flavor of the ingredients and contribute to the slightly smoky flavor of authentic Arabic food. In a cast iron skillet, add all of your whole spices except for the nutmeg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grind your whole spices in a mortar and pestle first, and then transfer to a blender or food processor to pulse the spices to a fine powder. If you don't have a blender, you can filter the spices through a fine mesh strainer to filter out the larger pieces of spices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store your homemade 7 spice blend in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for 6-12 months. I store half in the fridge, and half in the freezer to really preserve the flavor the longest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-ingredients-that-should-always-be-on-your-shopping-list-for-arabic-cooking-at-home\">INGREDIENTS THAT SHOULD ALWAYS BE ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST FOR ARABIC COOKING AT HOME<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you make a lot of Arabic food at home, or are planning to start making more of it then <strong>these ingredients should always be on your shopping list<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Real high quality olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labneh &amp; plain yogurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parsley (flat leaf not curly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lemons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cucumbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red onions or yellow onions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basmati rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Egyptian rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pine nuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slivered almonds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chickpeas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red lentils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tahini<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pomegranate molasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bone in halal chickens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality halal lamb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality halal beef and ground beef<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other people I know like to cook with freekeh, bulgur, and dried berries but to be honest these ingredients are still sitting in my cupboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love Arabic sweets, make sure you also have pistachios, walnuts, honey, rose water, and orange blossom water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-my-top-5-tips-for-cooking-delicious-arabic-food-at-home\">MY TOP 5 TIPS FOR COOKING DELICIOUS ARABIC FOOD AT HOME<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Time<\/strong>! Most good Arabic recipes are going to take a lot longer than other cuisines. Be patient and ready for the learning curve. In the end it will be well worth the time and effort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quality spice. <\/strong>Arabic food is super flavorful, so make sure you are investing in high quality spices. Buy small amounts of good spice rather than the big value jug that is never as flavorful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn to clean your chicken! <\/strong>This may sound odd if you haven't heard it before, but once you smell the chicken smell.. you can't un-smell it. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn to cook lamb properly! <\/strong>If your lamb is cooked too short it will be tough and chewy. But, too long and it will try out. The best way to cook lamb in my experience is either in a pressure cooker for about 30 minutes with spices. Or, in a Dutch oven lined with parchment paper and a tight fitting lid for 2 hours at low heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find a local to learn from! <\/strong>While there is a lot of Arabic cookbooks out there, I haven't found one that has taught me what my mother in law, my aunt and sister in law have taught me. The best Arabic recipes are traded through hands on learning.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want a simple way to boost your gut health<\/strong>? Try my delicious and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/gut-healthy-bone-broth\/\">Gut Healing Bone Broth Recipe<\/a><\/strong>! It slow cooks for 40 hours and is packed with gut healthy gelatin and collagen! You can drink it as is or <strong>use it to cook your rice for an ultra healthy bone broth rice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-5.jpg 900w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-5-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-5-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-5-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-5-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-5-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-5-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-5-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-5-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-8-of-the-most-famous-arabic-recipes-you-can-make-at-home-today\">8 OF THE MOST FAMOUS ARABIC RECIPES YOU CAN MAKE AT HOME TODAY!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make authentic and delicious Arabic food, here are <strong>my 8 most popular and loved<\/strong> <strong>Arabic Recipes<\/strong>. In each recipe I really break the instructions down for you to make the recipe easy to follow and understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/maqluba\/\">Palestinian Maqluba<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/chicken-kabsa-recipe\/\">Chicken Kabsa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/stuffed-grape-leaves\/\">Stuffed Grape Leaves<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/ouzi-lamb\/\">Ouzi Lamb<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/palestinian-musakhan-recipe\/\">Palestinian Musakhan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/shorbat-adas\/\">Shorbat Adas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/arabic-chopped-salad-%d8%b3%d9%84%d8%b7%d8%a9\/\">Arabic Chopped Salad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/basbousa-with-cream-%d8%a8%d8%b3%d8%a8%d9%88%d8%b3%d8%a9-%d8%a8%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%82%d8%b4%d8%b7%d8%a9\/\">Basbousa with Cream<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>No Arabic meal is complete without Arabic tea, make sure to try out my <a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/jordanian-tea-recipe\/\">Authentic Jordanian Bedouin Tea Recipe<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-faq-s\">FAQ'S<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Frequently asked questions about cooking Arabic food at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the basic Arabic food?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic Arabic food includes <strong>rice and meat<\/strong>. Main dishes are usually served around midday rather than evening time and <strong>accompanied with seasonal salads, fresh yogurt and fresh flat bread<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are the ingredients in Arabic food?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common ingredients in Arabic food include <strong>olive oil and olives, pita and flat bread; fresh spices; dates; chickpeas; mint; rice and parsley<\/strong>. Popular dishes include grape leaves, kebabs, shawarma, baklava, yogurt and hummus dips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is a traditional Arabic dish?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most traditional Arabic dishes usually have some kind of <strong>meat paired with rice<\/strong>. Served either as an appetizer or next to the main meal you'll find <strong>hummus, yogurt, olive oils, fresh spices, and fresh homemade bread.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is a typical Arabic dinner?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At a typical Arabic dinner you'll almost always be greeted with fresh hummus spread, bread, labne and other finger foods. The  main meal will be served in the middle of the table or seating area on a very large platter, shared commonly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dinners, especially for special guests, are lamb or chicken over some kind of spiced rich with various in season vegetables.<\/strong> The <strong>hallmark of Arabic meals is honoring guests<\/strong> so if you are visiting an Arabic household be prepared to leave very full!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you try any of my<strong>&nbsp;Arabic Recipes<\/strong>, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below!&nbsp;<strong>Ready for more?<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/subscribe\/\">Subscribe to my newsletter<\/a>&nbsp;or follow along on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/thehintofrosemary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pinterest<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/thehintofrosemary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/thehintofrosemary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/thehintofrosemary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Youtube<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-1478\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"1478\" data-servings=\"20\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-chic\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-3-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Your complete guide to cooking Arabic food at home\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-3-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-3-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-3-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-3-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-3-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">How to Cook Authentic Arabic Food at Home!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Known as Arabic 7-Spice or Lebanese 7-Spice, Baharat is a delightful medley of aromatic spices commonly found in Middle Eastern, North African, and Mediterranean cuisines. Within this fragrant blend, each family and region has its unique touch, but the essential seven spices include coriander, allspice, cumin, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 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screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-columns-spaced\">\n\t<div>\n    \t<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#9e9e9e\"><path d=\"M19.5441,12.0586 L17.8411,12.3146 L17.8411,14.0376 L17.8411,17.8606 L6.1591,17.8606 L6.1591,14.0376 L6.1591,12.3146 L4.4561,12.0586 C3.0331,11.8446 2.0001,10.6536 2.0001,9.2246 C2.0001,7.6626 3.2471,6.3876 4.7971,6.3406 C4.8651,6.3486 4.9351,6.3556 5.0051,6.3576 L6.3221,6.4136 L6.8931,5.2246 C7.8481,3.2356 9.8051,1.9996 12.0001,1.9996 C14.1951,1.9996 16.1521,3.2356 17.1071,5.2246 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wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-1478 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1478\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">20<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-1478-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1478\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Equipment<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 22px;\"><\/div><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00LFVV8CM?ref=exp_thehintofrosemary_dp_vv_d\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\">Blender<\/a>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">or food processor<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-1478-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-1478-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"1478\" data-servings=\"20\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-1478-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #616161;color: #616161;border-radius: 3px;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"20\" data-recipe=\"1478\" style=\"background-color: #616161;color: #ffffff;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"20\" data-recipe=\"1478\" style=\"background-color: #616161;color: #ffffff;border-left: 1px solid #616161;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"20\" data-recipe=\"1478\" style=\"background-color: #616161;color: #ffffff;border-left: 1px solid #616161;\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Allspice Berries<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Cumin Seeds<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Coriander Seeds<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Black Peppercorns <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Whole Cinnamon Stick<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Whole Cloves<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Whole Nutmeg<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-1478-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-1478-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"1478\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1478-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Start by toasting your spices. This helps to bring out the flavor of the ingredients and contribute to the slightly smoky flavor of authentic Arabic food. In a cast iron skillet, add all of your whole spices except for the nutmeg.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1478-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Grind your whole spices in a mortar and pestle first, and then transfer to a blender or food processor to pulse the spices to a fine powder. If you don&#39;t have a blender, you can filter the spices through a fine mesh strainer to filter out the larger pieces of spices.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-1478-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Store your homemade 7 spice blend in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for 6-12 months. I store half in the fridge, and half in the freezer to really preserve the flavor the longest.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-1478-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">HOW TO MAKE ARABIC 7 SPICES USING GROUND SPICES: Instead of 2 tablespoons of whole spices, you can alternatively use 1 tablespoon of each and mix in a bowl. Over time, you can adjust these basic guidelines to your taste preferences. Do you like a little more of a sweet flavor, then add a bit more cinnamon. Do you like more of an earthy flavor, then add a bit more of the cumin. And so on. The more you cook with Arabic spices, the more you'll get a feel of what you and your family prefers. Personally, I like a bit more cinnamon and nutmeg in my Arabic 7 spice blend. My mother in law prefers a bit more cumin in her 7 spices. Every one likes something different and this will make your cooking one of a kind!<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">\u00a0<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><em>Nutrition facts for any recipe on thehintofrosemary are only an estimate and not guaranteed.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Nutrition<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-faded\" style=\"color: 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These fresh flavorful spices are toasted and then ground together to create a one of a kind fragrant mixture that is used to season a wide variety of Arabic dishes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18097,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"categories":[1910],"holidays":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.0 (Yoast SEO v21.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cooking Arabic Food: The Complete Guide - The Hint of Rosemary<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your complete guide to cooking authentic and diecious Arabic food right right from home with a homemade Arabic 7 spices recipe.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/arabic-cooking-at-home\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Cooking Arabic Food: The Complete Guide\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Your complete guide to cooking authentic and diecious Arabic food right right from home with a homemade Arabic 7 spices recipe.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/arabic-cooking-at-home\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Hint of Rosemary\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"facebook.com\/thehintofrosemary\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"facebook.com\/thehintofrosemary\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2020-02-16T18:41:28+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-04-28T12:34:10+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Your-complete-guide-to-cooking-Arabic-food-at-home-3.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Rosemary\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Rosemary\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"10 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/arabic-cooking-at-home\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/arabic-cooking-at-home\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Rosemary\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/#\/schema\/person\/1db23a0f2c60a87e92189d463585f60f\"},\"headline\":\"Cooking Arabic Food: The Complete Guide\",\"datePublished\":\"2020-02-16T18:41:28+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-04-28T12:34:10+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/arabic-cooking-at-home\/\"},\"wordCount\":2412,\"commentCount\":4,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/#\/schema\/person\/1db23a0f2c60a87e92189d463585f60f\"},\"articleSection\":[\"Healthy Arabic Recipes\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/arabic-cooking-at-home\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/arabic-cooking-at-home\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/arabic-cooking-at-home\/\",\"name\":\"Cooking Arabic Food: The Complete Guide - 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