The 8 Healthy Middle Eastern Foods

Middle Eastern foods have long been overlooked, under the shadow of the western cuisine. But over the last decade, this cuisine has seen its popularity skyrocket to earn a global profile in the top echelon of best cuisines.  For this reason, many people are now enjoying these nutrient-rich meals. But wait – before you head to your nearby Middle Eastern restaurant, are sure of all the meals you should try?

Here is a list of some of the best Middle Eastern foods you must try.

Shawarma

This is one of the most popular options for most Middle Eastern cuisine lovers. Whether you are planning to enjoy this in your favorite restaurant or looking to make it yourself, the meal will give you a special treat.

Initially, it was thought that this food was invented to cure hunger, but it has more to offer. The meal is delicious and highly nutritious, once you have the first bite, you won’t match enough force to resist eating more and more.

Though shawarma is sometimes made from mutton or beef, chicken shawarma is made of tender chicken bits and spiced to make a ridiculously tasty meal. The meal is conspicuously identifiable thanks to its special way of preparation that involves marinating the poultry meat with a special spice mix. Shawarma is mostly enjoyed in Middle Eastern restaurants because the industrial spit roasters used to cook them are very expensive. Usually, the attendants will use a best butcher’s knife to slice a piece then serve it on a huge plate.

Shawarma is one of the middle eastern foods that you eat as a wrap, with tzatziki sauce on the side.

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