That Translator Can Cook: Margoog
This hearty stew is also called ‘matateez,’ which is quite fun to say. I could not find anything about margoog’s history, whether I searched in English or Arabic, so…
That Translator Can Cook: Sumagiyya
While sumagiyya is made throughout the Levant (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine), it is a Gazan staple…
That Translator Can Cook: Zibdiyat Gambari
Zibdiyat gambari is a traditional Gazan stew, which is not surprising given Gaza’s geographic location, though seafood is not as abundant as it used to be because of the Israeli occupation…
That Translator Can Cook: Rumaniyya
Rumaniyya is unique to Gaza, I believe, which is why I’ve never eaten it before, as I’ve only traveled around the West Bank…
That Translator Can Cook: Freekeh Soup
Freekeh is an ancient grain dating back to ancient Egypt and Levant (Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon), and is immature (green) wheat…