Famous and viral food dishes** from different Arab regions

1. Mansaf Jordan A national dish made with lamb cooked in a fermented dried yogurt sauce called jameed, served with rice and almonds. 2. Kabsa / Mandi – Saudi Arabia / Yemen Spiced rice dishes with lamb or chicken, popular across the Gulf. Kabsa is a Saudi version. Mandi originates from Yemen, cooked in a tandoor-style oven. 3. Maqluba – Palestine / Jordan / Syria Literally means “upside down”. A layered dish of meat, rice, and fried vegetables flipped before serving. 4. Koshari – Egypt A viral Egyptian street food made with rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas, and topped with spicy tomato sauce and crispy onions. 5. Shawarma – Levant (Syria, Lebanon) Grilled meat (usually chicken or beef) wrapped in pita with garlic sauce or tahini. Hugely popular across the Arab world. 6. Falafel – Levant (Lebanon, Palestine, Egypt) Deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas or fava beans. A famous street food and vegetarian staple. 7. Sayadieh** – **Lebanon / Syria A seasoned fish and rice dish with caramelized onions and spices, often served in coastal cities. 8. Harira – Morocco A hearty tomato-based soup with lentils, chickpeas, and meat, traditionally eaten to break the fast during Ramadan. 9. Couscous – Morocco / Algeria / Tunisia Steamed semolina grains served with stew, vegetables, or meat. A staple in North African cuisine. 10. Tajine – Morocco A slow-cooked stew braised in a conical clay pot, combining meat, vegetables, and fruits like prunes or apricots. 11. Molokhia – Egypt / Palestine / Lebanon A stew made from jute leaves, cooked with garlic and coriander, served over rice or bread with meat. 12. Samboosa (Samosa) – Gulf countries (especially during Ramadan) Fried or baked pastry with savory fillings like meat, cheese, or vegetables.