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Sumaghiyyeh ( Arabic : السماقية ) is a Palestinian dish native to Gaza City , prepared traditionally on holidays. It receives its name from the spice sumac . It is a traditional Arab dish , already mentioned in the 11th century, among other dishes by Abū al-Muṭahhar al-Azdī in the story Ḥikāyat Abū al-Qāsim . Ibn al-Mubarrad gives instructions for its preparation in Kitāb al-Ṭibāḫa in the 15th century. The ground sumac is first soaked in water and then mixed with Tahini (sesame seed paste), additional water, and flour for thickness. The mixture is then added to sautéed chopped chard , pieces of slow-stewed beef, and garbanzo beans . It is seasoned with dill seeds and chili peppers, fried with garlic in olive oil , then poured into bowls to cool. Pita bread is used to scoop it. The Foods of Gaza al-Haddad, Laila, This week in Palestine.
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Sumaghiyyeh ( ) is a Gazan dish, traditionally made on the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday but is popular amongst Gaza’s inhabitants throughout the year. It receives its name from the spice sumac . The ground sumac is first soaked in water and then mixed with tahina (sesame seed paste), additional water, and flour for thickness. The mixture is then added to sautéed chopped chard, pieces of slow-stewed beef, and garbanzo beans . It is seasoned dill seeds, chili peppers and garlic fried in olive oil, then poured into bowls to cool. After its finished, pita bread is used to scoop it. The Foods of Gaza al-Haddad, Laila, This week in Palestine.
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Sumaghiyyeh ( ) is a Palestinian dish, traditionally made on the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday but is particularly popular among the Gaza Strip 's inhabitants throughout the year. It receives its name from the spice sumac . The ground sumac is first soaked in water and then mixed with tahina (sesame seed paste), additional water, and flour for thickness. The mixture is then added to sautéed chopped chard, pieces of slow-stewed beef, and garbanzo beans . It is seasoned dill seeds, chili peppers and garlic fried in olive oil, then poured into bowls to cool. After its finished, pita bread is used to scoop it. The Foods of Gaza al-Haddad, Laila, This week in Palestine.
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Sumaghiyyeh ( ) is a Palestinian dish native to Gaza City , prepared traditionally on holidays. It receives its name from the spice sumac . The ground sumac is first soaked in water and then mixed with tahina (sesame seed paste), additional water, and flour for thickness. The mixture is then added to sautéed chopped chard, pieces of slow-stewed beef, and garbanzo beans . It is seasoned dill seeds, chili peppers and garlic fried in olive oil, then poured into bowls to cool. After its finished, pita bread is used to scoop it. The Foods of Gaza al-Haddad, Laila, This week in Palestine.
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Palestinan dish Sumaghiyyeh ( ) is a Palestinian dish native to Gaza City , prepared traditionally on holidays. It receives its name from the spice sumac . The ground sumac is first soaked in water and then mixed with Tahini (sesame seed paste), additional water, and flour for thickness. The mixture is then added to sautéed chopped chard , pieces of slow-stewed beef, and garbanzo beans . It is seasoned with dill seeds and chili peppers, fried with garlic in olive oil, then poured into bowls to cool. Pita bread is used to scoop it. The Foods of Gaza al-Haddad, Laila, This week in Palestine.
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palestinian dish native to gaza city
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