Balila (dish)
Type | Mezze dish |
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Place of origin | Levant |
Serving temperature | Hot |
Main ingredients | Chickpeas |
Ingredients generally used | Lemon juice, garlic, and various spices |
Other information | Levantine version of Balila |
Place of origin | Egypt |
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Other information | Egyptian version of Balila |
Balila is a Levantine dish consisting of chickpeas that have been boiled along with lemon juice, garlic, and various spices.[1] It is served as a hot mezze dish.[1] The name is also used for a different Egyptian dish made of wheat, milk, nuts, and raisins.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b Azoury, Reem; Benwick, Bonnie (10 January 2007). "Chunky Balila With Citrus Explosion". Washington Post. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
- ^ Dan Richardson and Daniel Jacobs (2013). The Rough Guide to Egypt. London: Rough Guides UK. p. 633. ISBN 9781409323334
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- Arab cuisine
- Levantine cuisine
- Egyptian cuisine
- Legume dishes
- Wheat dishes
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