Meal Ideas for Foreigners in Yemen

Another sister living in the Middle East and I were discussing how difficult it can be to keep the kids’ bellies filled during the day.  Things they snacked on/ate in the states can be kind of expensive over here and I have definitely not learned how to cook “Yemeni.” Here are some of the ideas [...]

Grocery Tips: Salad

Produce is generally cheap in Yemen, alhamdulillah and I typically find the produce that I was used to in the states, except maybe sweet potatoes. The kind I have seen here are really puny.   Anyway,  my son found out that you can go to these little on the street produce stores and get salad [...]

Dips & Salsas

Sahawa (Salsa)   This is a recipe from Yemen. It is used on chicken, beans, rice, etc.   4 tomatoes, chopped 1-2 cucumbers, chopped (optional) 1/4 hot pepper (or to taste) 1 clove garlic, diced 1 tsp olive oil (optional) Pepper and salt to taste   Blend 1st four ingredients in a blender or hand [...]

Rice

When we were in Egypt and had guests over one time, one of them commented on how “mushy” my rice was. While I was taken aback at the lack of tact, it really didn’t measure up to Middle Eastern rice which is not mushy when prepared and you can eat it with your fingers. So [...]

Beverage Recipes

Haleeb Mowz – (Banana Milk)   This drink is served at Yemeni juice stands.   1/2 cup – 1 cup dry milk 1/2 liter water 3 bananas, cut up into big chunks 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup ice cubes, optional   Blend all ingredients in a blender until thoroughly mixed.       Haleeb Laymun [...]