Gathers the dips and spreads of the Middle East and North Africa, including hummus, baba ghanoush, the Iranian kashk bademjan, the Egyptian and Moroccan bissara and the Moroccan taktouka. A dish belongs here when its own cited article describes it as a dip, spread or relish of that region. Browsing this group lets a reader compare closely related dishes side by side, and each member is placed here only on the strength of the article cited for that member.
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Baba Ghanoush (Wikipedia)
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Baba ghanoush ( BAH-bə gə-NOOSH, UK also - gan-OOSH, US also - gə-NOOZH; Arabic: بابا غنّوج, romanized: bābā ġannūj ), also spelled baba ganoush or baba ghanouj, is a Levantine appetizer consisting of finely chopped roasted eggplant (aubergine), olive oil, lemon juice, various seasonings, and tahini.
Hummus (Wikipedia)
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Hummus (, ; Arabic: حُمُّص, romanized: ḥummuṣ, lit. 'chickpeas', also spelled hommus or houmous) (full name: Hummus Bi Tahini) is a Levantine dip, spread, or savory dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
Kashk bademjan (Wikipedia)
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Kashk bademjan (Persian: کشک بادمجان), alternatively kashk-e bademjan or Kashk-o bademjan (Persian: کشک و بادمجان), is a staple Iranian dish made with "kashk and eggplant", also the literal translation of its Persian language name.
Wikipedia, Bissara
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Bissara (Arabic: بصارة) is a dish in Egyptian and Moroccan cuisine.
Taktouka (Wikipedia)
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Taktouka (Arabic: تكتوكة) is a traditional Moroccan savory dish and spread made from tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, toasted paprika and olive oil.
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