The restaurants of the local cuisine will surely offer their guests to try the dish named maklube. This is a hearty casserole with lamb (or chicken), potatoes, rice and eggplants. The meat is fried with eggplants and potatoes in a large frying pan, then rice is poured on top and the casserole is stewed on small heat. When the dish is ready, it is carefully flipped onto a large platter, so the rice becomes the bottom layer and the vegetables and meat are on the top.
When it comes to first course dishes, the most famous soup is called mulukhiyah. The soup is made from several types of meat. The traditional ingredients of the dish are rabbit and chicken; rice is also added to the soup, usually seasoned with various herbs. Vegetarians are recommended to try the pea patties that are fried in sesame oil - they are very crispy and delicious. Drinks are worth a separate mentioning. The anise vodka arrack is the most popular strong spirit drink. It is usually served with ice or simply mixed with water. In each restaurant you will be offered to try coffee with cardamom - fans of this flavored drink will be surely delighted with its unusual taste and aroma.
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