Carrot with Coriander, Garlic and Cumin – Salatet Sfinari bil Kamoun سلطة جزر مغربية

This Moroccan salad or side dish is full of flavor and requires minimal effort. The marinade is a perfect combination of basic ingredients, easy to put together and versatile as it can be used with most vegetables and fish. In Libya similar salads (steamed or boiled vegetables such as carrots, pumpkin,… Read more“Carrot with Coriander, Garlic and Cumin – Salatet Sfinari bil Kamoun سلطة جزر مغربية”

Green Broad Bean and Artichoke Salad – Salatet Fool Akhdar – مدمس فول أخضر ليبي

This salad is  healthy, easy to put together and bursting with flavour. It is both simple and versatile. The green broad beans can be served warm with rice, or cold as a fresh tasting side dish eaten with bread to soak up the dressing. Leftovers make an excellent packed lunch.  The artichoke… Read more“Green Broad Bean and Artichoke Salad – Salatet Fool Akhdar – مدمس فول أخضر ليبي”

Tomato, Cucumber and Olive Salad with Crab Apples – Salata Arabiya bil Tufah Albaladi سلطة عربية بالتفاح البلدي

There are many varieties of salata arabiya in Libya, unified by tomatoes being the main ingredient. This makes the salad very liquid, perfect for eating with barley bread or zumita paste formed into fingers. This version includes small sour apples (which grow wild in libya). Serves 4  Ingredients6 tomatoes 2 crab apples, diced1 medium onion… Read more“Tomato, Cucumber and Olive Salad with Crab Apples – Salata Arabiya bil Tufah Albaladi سلطة عربية بالتفاح البلدي”

Libyan Pickles – Mseyer المصير” مخلل ليبي سريع”

Mseyer is a Libyan quick-pickled vegetable  relish served as an accompaniment to many Libyan main courses, and it is an absolute must with Imabwakh (steamed) dishes. A variety of vegetables such as carrots, cucumber, chilli peppers,  are diced and soaked in lemon juice and vinegar. You can play with the proportions and… Read more“Libyan Pickles – Mseyer المصير” مخلل ليبي سريع””