School Holidays Cooking Program - Workshop 6
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Pita Bread - Khubz
Hummous - Chickpea and Tahini Dip
Falafel - Chickpeas Fritters
Tzatziki - Yoghurt & Cucumber Sauce
Riz Besheriye - Rice with Vermicelli (Optional)
Lamb Kuwarma - Spiced Lamb with Hummous
Rez Wa Djaj- Stewed Chicken with 7-spice
A modern Middle Eastern menu featuring fresh pita bread, creamy hummus, crispy falafel with tzatziki, and aromatic spiced meats, balanced with herbs, nuts, and wholesome rice.
Soft, fluffy flatbread that puffs when cooked, perfect for dipping and wrapping.
Ingredients
185g plain flour
100ml water (room temperature)
15ml Greek yoghurt
1 tsp olive oil
¾ tsp yeast
½ tsp salt
½ tsp sugar
Method
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until a dough forms.
Knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and rest for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Divide into 3 portions and shape into balls.
Roll into 12cm discs and rest for 15–20 minutes.
Cook in a hot pan or oven until puffed and lightly browned on both sides.
Smooth and creamy chickpea dip, a Middle Eastern classic.
Ingredients
500g dried chickpeas
1 tbsp baking soda
1 brown onion, halved
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp salt
4L water
4 ice cubes
2–3 tbsp tahini paste
Method
Soak chickpeas overnight with baking soda.
Boil chickpeas with onion, garlic, and salt for 45–60 minutes until soft.
Blend chickpeas with ice cubes and tahini until smooth and fluffy.
Adjust seasoning with salt or lemon juice if desired.
Ingredients
225 g (1 cup) dried chickpeas
55 g (about 2 cups) fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, mint, or a mix)
6 scallions (white and pale green parts only), sliced (about 55 g)
2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp)
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (mild heat)
2 tsp kosher salt (plus extra for seasoning)
480–720 ml vegetable oil (for frying)
For serving (optional):
Tzatziki
Hummus
Zhug (Yemeni hot sauce)
Pita bread, tomatoes, cucumber, pickles, shredded cabbage
Method
Soak Chickpeas: Rinse chickpeas and place in a large bowl. Cover with cold water (they should expand to at least triple in size). Soak overnight at room temperature.
Prepare Chickpeas: Drain, rinse, and dry thoroughly (a salad spinner works well).
Make the Mixture: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, herbs, scallions, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt. Pulse until finely minced. The mixture should just hold together when pressed.
Rest the Mixture: Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 15 minutes to help it bind.
Shape: Scoop heaping tablespoons and gently form into small balls.
Heat Oil: Heat oil in a deep pan to 175–190°C.
Fry: Carefully fry in batches for about 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
Drain & Season: Remove and drain on paper towels. Lightly season with salt.
Serve: Serve hot with hummus, tzatziki or in pita with fresh vegetables.
Refreshing yoghurt-based sauce for falafel and pita.
Ingredients
200g Greek yoghurt
½ cucumber, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Method
Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess water.
Combine yoghurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cucumber, and herbs.
Season with salt and pepper, mix well.
Chill 10–15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Fragrant rice with toasted vermicelli noodles.
Ingredients
800g basmati rice
160g vermicelli noodles
1L water
60ml butter
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
Method
Toast vermicelli until golden.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 13 minutes.
Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Slow-cooked lamb pan-fried with spices, served over creamy hummus.
Ingredients
200g lamb shoulder
30ml ghee
1 clove garlic
⅓ green chili
1 tsp 7-spice
1 tbsp sumac
Mint and parsley
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
To serve:
200g hummus
3 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
1 tsp paprika
Method
Slow-cook lamb until tender, then cube.
Sauté in ghee until browned.
Add garlic, chili, spices, and herbs.
Serve over hummus and garnish with pine nuts and paprika.
Tender chicken in aromatic spiced sauce with toasted nuts.
Ingredients
2 chicken thighs, skin-on
200ml chicken stock
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tsp 7-spice
1 cinnamon stick
50g spinach
Salt and pepper
Garnish:
2 tbsp butter or ghee
30g almonds, slivered
30g pine nuts
Parsley
Method
Roast chicken with stock until tender.
Cook onion in butter until soft.
Add spices and cinnamon, cook until fragrant.
Add chicken and reduce stock to sauce consistency.
Add spinach and cook until wilted.
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