Muhummara is popular condiment and dip in Lebanon, Palestine, Syria., served with grilled meats, fish and kebabs, or as a spread or dip for bread or pita.
Tag: Appetizers
Muhammara
Tostones
(Caribbean fried plantains)
Tostones, twice-fried green plantains, are a favorite snack and side dish in Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Tortilla Española de Patata
(Spanish open-faced potato omelet)
Tortilla española, or tortilla de patata, is similar to an Italian frittata and is a favorite with Spaniards who serve it either as a tapa or for a simple Sunday meal.
Torshi
(Iranian, Afghan pickled vegetables)
Torshi, or turshi, are simple vegetable pickles that add a punch of flavor to Middle Eastern and Central Asian meals.
Tod Mun
(Thai spicy fish cakes)
Tod mun is one of the most popular snacks in Thailand, especially in the north. Serve these spicy fried fish cakes as a starter to a Thai meal with a tasty dipping sauce.
Tlacoyos
(Mexican bean-stuffed masa patties)
For a satisfying Mexican snack, it’s hard to beat tlacoyos, thick ovals of toasted corn masa dough, stuffed with beans and adorned with toppings.
Souskaï de Mangues Vertes
(French Caribbean mango appetizer)
This simple, healthy and lowfat fruit appetizer is particularly popular in Guadeloupe and the French Antilles. Try to get green mangos, not ripe. They have a pleasant tart flavor.
Siu Mai
(Chinese steamed pork and shrimp dumplings)
Siu mai (SHOO-my), or shaomai, are popular little steamed dumplings from southeastern China. They are sold by shops as a quick snack food or from carts in dim sum restaurants.
Sigara Boregi
(Turkish cheese-filled filo appetizers)
These cigarette-shaped (sigara), savoury pastries (böreği) are a common addition to any Turkish mezze spread.
Scotch Eggs
(Scottish hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage)
Scotch eggs are a popular snack and picnic food in Scotland and throughout the U.K. Hard-boiled eggs are wrapped in sausage, breaded and fried.