Discover individual foods through their origins, defining ingredients, cultural context, and the traditions behind them.
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By Cuisine
Explore dishes through culinary traditions such as Egyptian, Lebanese, Levantine, and more.
By Country & Territory
Discover dishes through the countries and territories where they are rooted, shared and eaten.
Middle East & North Africa
Start with the dishes shaping the first Nomadic Treats food collection across Egypt, Lebanon, Palestine, Libya and the wider Levant.
Featured dishes
Koshary
Discover Egypt’s iconic combination of rice, lentils, pasta, and chickpeas, and the story behind one of the country’s most distinctive everyday foods.
Fatteh
Discover Fatteh, a Levantine dish of crisp bread layered with chickpeas, yogurt, tahini, and warm spices, often finished with toasted nuts or browned butter.
Muhammara
Discover a Syrian and Levantine red pepper and walnut spread known for its savory-sweet flavor, pomegranate molasses and gentle pepper heat.
Hawawshi
Discover an Egyptian stuffed bread filled with seasoned minced meat, baked until crisp and closely tied to Egypt’s street-food culture.
Musakhan
Discover Musakhan, a Palestinian dish of roasted chicken, sumac onions and olive oil served over taboon bread.
Ful Medames
Discover Ful Medames, Egypt’s classic fava bean dish, commonly served for breakfast with lemon, cumin, olive oil and regional toppings.
Samake Harra
Discover Samake Harra, a Lebanese fish dish with tahini, walnuts, garlic, chili, lemon and coriander, known for its bold, tangy flavor.
Lusa
Discover Lusa, a Libyan dip made with dried tomatoes, dried onions, red chilies and olive oil, known for its concentrated savory flavor and heat.
Mujadara
Discover Mujadara, a Lebanese lentil and rice dish topped with deeply browned onions, known for its earthy flavor and comforting simplicity.
Egyptian Fattah
Discover Egyptian Fattah, a celebratory dish of crisp bread, rice, meat and garlicky vinegar sauce, often finished with tomato sauce.
Moqueca
Discover Moqueca, a Brazilian seafood stew of fish and shrimp simmered with coconut milk, tomatoes, peppers, cilantro and palm oil.
Pollo Encacahuatado
Discover Pollo Encacahuatado, a Mexican chicken dish simmered in a rich peanut and chile sauce with tomatoes and warm spices.
Bolo de Bolacha
Discover Bolo de Bolacha, a classic Portuguese no-bake dessert made with coffee-soaked Maria biscuits and rich buttercream.
Tom Yum Goong
Discover Tom Yum Goong, Thailand’s hot-and-sour shrimp soup with lemongrass, galangal, makrut lime leaves, chilies, lime and a creamy finish.
Seafood Paella
Discover Seafood Paella, a Spanish rice dish with shrimp, mussels and squid, flavored with saffron, paprika, tomatoes and fish stock.
Hungarian Goulash
Discover Hungarian Goulash, a hearty beef dish with sweet paprika, onions, peppers, tomatoes, carrots and potatoes.
Pad Thai
Discover Pad Thai, Thailand’s stir-fried rice noodle dish with shrimp, tofu, egg, tamarind, fish sauce, bean sprouts and peanuts.
French Asparagus Tart
Discover French Asparagus Tart, a savory pastry with asparagus, ricotta, eggs, and Parmesan in a crisp shortcrust crust.
Butter Chicken
Discover Butter Chicken, a rich North Indian chicken dish with a smooth tomato-butter sauce flavored with cream, garam masala, cashews and kasuri methi.
Bacalhau à Brás
Discover Bacalhau à Brás, a classic Portuguese dish with shredded cod, fried potato sticks, onions and creamy eggs, finished with olives and fresh parsley.
Homemade Ramen
Discover Homemade Ramen, a Japanese noodle soup with chicken-and-dashi broth, ramen noodles, sliced chicken, shiitake mushrooms, soft-boiled eggs, baby spinach, nori and crispy garlic.
Kofta and Potatoes
Discover Kofta and Potatoes, an Egyptian-style baked dish with seasoned beef kofta, potatoes, onions and green bell pepper in a warmly spiced tomato sauce.
Arroz de Marisco
Discover Arroz de Marisco, a Portuguese seafood rice dish with shrimp, mussels and clams cooked in a loose tomato, white wine and shellfish broth.
Homemade Ramen
Discover Homemade Ramen, a Japanese noodle soup with chicken-and-dashi broth, ramen noodles, sliced chicken, shiitake mushrooms, soft-boiled eggs, baby spinach, nori and crispy garlic.