Food is an important part of any festival, especially Eid. This year, let us take a look at some of the most famous Eid-special dishes from around the world!
Maamoul
Maamoul is a shortbread cookie primarily eaten in Levantine countries like Syria and Lebanon. This little delicacy comes in various iterations with slight variations in the stuffing, usually dates, pistachios, or walnuts, and they are often covered in powdered sugar. Other countries have their own versions of this shortbread cookie as well, like Kleicha in Iraq, or kahk in Egypt and Sudan.
Cambaabur
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Cambaabur is a Somali Eid bread similar to an Injera (a white-leavened Ethiopian bread made from teff flour, similar to a crêpe) in texture, and it’s typically served sweet with sprinkled sugar and topped with yoghurt for a tangy contrast.
Tajine
A slow-cooked stew prepared with some sort of meat (often lamb or beef), with vegetables and/or fruits like plums and apricots, Tajine is often served in North African countries like Morocco and Algeria.
Doro wat
A hearty Ethiopian stew or curry prepared with chicken, the Doro Wat is typically eaten with the classic sourdough-tasting bread, injera. It is typically served on a communal dish allowing everyone to dig in and enjoy both the food and the company.
Tufahija
Ending the list with a dessert, the Tufahija is a dessert enjoyed by several Bosnians on Eid. It’s basically a poached apple drenched in sugar and stuffed with walnut. It is often served elaborately in a large individual glass filled with syrup and topped with whipped cream.
