Tag Archives: Arabic Cuisine

Hyatt Regency’s Chef Barakat: Beef Koftas with Grilled Tomatoes

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Koftas are meatballs (in Arabic). Together with shawarmas, falafel and
hummus, koftas are one of the ubiquitous Arab dishes enjoyed across all the
Arab nations. Chef Barakat says they are essentially home food: something
simple, basic and familiar, yet loaded with memories and associations.
Every Arab cook will have his or her own version. (more…)

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Hyatt Regency’s Chef Barakat: Falafel with Tahini Sauce

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Falafels are deep-fried patties made from chickpeas. They are second most common dish made of chickpeas, after hummus of course! Crispy and crunchy on the outside yet fluffy and herby on the inside, they have been around for more than 1000 years! Believed to have originated from Egypt, they are now a popular snack throughout the Arab world. (more…)

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Hyatt Regency’s Chef Barakat: Tabbouleh Recipe

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Tabbouleh is an Arabic parsley salad with scattered grains of bulgur wheat  – a quick-cooking  form of whole wheat . It vies with hummus, falafel and meat shawarmas as the most famous Arab foods to have migrated out of the Middle East. In the Arab World, especially in its home of Syria and Lebanon, the salad is usually made as part of the mezze table. (more…)

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Arabic Evening at The Palm, Hyatt Regency, Dar Es Salaam

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Every Tuesday at The Palm Restaurant, you can experience an Arabic feast that is based on the simple but effective formula of creating authentic food made to the highest Hyatt standards. The astonishing choice of freshly made dishes reflects the varied traditions and influences of the region.  This is all achieved under the masterful direction of Chef Barakat whose team prepares dishes using the most popular recipes from several Arabic nations.

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