OUR ARAB BREAKFAST (WITH GLUTEN FREE OPTION)

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Make and share this Our Arab Breakfast (With Gluten Free Option) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Beverages

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 , 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 orange pekoe tea bags (I use Tetley tea bags)
2 1/2 cups water
heavy cream (or half-and half)
6 teaspoons white sugar (to taste)
7 cardamom pods, crushed slightly
1 tablespoon olive oil (A good quality please!)
halloumi cheese (Haloom, Arabic, hellim -Turkish)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (to be gluten free I use white rice flour or a mix with tapioca starch in 1/2 the amount)
1 lemon, cut in half
1 large pita bread (1 bag, Do NOT use if gluten free)
rice crackers (optional, for the gluten free)
1/4 cup butter, sliced
yogurt cheese balls in oil or goat feta cheese, sliced
assorted gourmet olive
hummus (homemade or store bought, ours tends to be the later)
assortment fresh fruit, cut up into chunks (lovely sprinkled with orange blossom water & sugar if needed)

Steps:

  • Heat water & cardamom pods covered in a pot until boiling.
  • Drop in tea bags and simmer covered for about 1 1/2 minutes add sugar to taste along with the cream and keep simmering and adjusting cream to your desired amount not worrying about the fat content, only the taste :) This is called breakfast tea or you could use, Recipe #286617. Serve in regular tea cup/mugs.
  • Now slice the haloumi cheese into thick slices and rinse with water. Do not dry.
  • Place the flour on a flat surface and dip each piece of haloumi cheese to coat all sides in a light fashion. You may use just half the package.
  • Heat the olive oil on medium high and fry cheese slices until lightly golden reducing the heat as needed.
  • Remove to a plate and place halved lemon around it to squeeze on top while eating.
  • Place butter, cheeses, gourmet olives, hummus drizzled with some extra virgin olive oil, the fruits (lovely sprinkled with orange blossom water & sugar if needed if wished) on their own plates or in bowls.
  • Lay this all out on a low table or blanket/newspapers on the floor. This is both traditional and Islamic to sit on the floor while eating.
  • Lay out spoons for the fruit and heat the bread until warm with your preferred method just before serving.
  • Scoop up cheeses etc in bread pulled in half. (That's the way to do it traditionally) I serve rice crackers to as we are gluten free.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.4, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 249, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 9.2, Protein 3.3

Brady Peck
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This recipe is a great way to start the day. It's healthy, filling, and delicious.


Yasir Raja
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I'm always looking for new and exciting breakfast recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of eggs, vegetables, and spices is perfect.


Anne Wathome
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This breakfast is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


MD Siraj Ahmad
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the eggs and vegetables, and they didn't even notice that they were eating healthy.


Abubakkar Sukhera
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This breakfast is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of vegetables in my fridge that I need to use up, and this recipe is a great way to do it.


Riyaj Ali
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggs, and this recipe is a great one. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the spices were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lakshan Max
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This breakfast is a staple in our household. It's easy to make and everyone loves it. I especially love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup.


Khurram Ali mir
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I loved this recipe. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the spices were amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Joyce Otieno
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This recipe is a great way to start the day. It's healthy, filling, and delicious. I especially love that it can be made ahead of time, so I can just grab it and go in the morning.


Helen Chapman
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This breakfast was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less chili powder.


Feni Sunday
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I'm always looking for new and exciting breakfast recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of eggs, vegetables, and spices is perfect. I'll be making this again and again.


Dogs-are-cool 89
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As an Arab, I can say that this recipe is authentic and delicious. It brought back memories of my childhood when my grandmother used to make it for us. Thank you for sharing this recipe.


cookie run
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I'm not usually a fan of Middle Eastern food, but this breakfast changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lilly Rodriguez
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This breakfast was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I especially loved the gluten-free option, which allowed my celiac son to enjoy the meal with us.