I took advantage of this blog post to try Middle Eastern food that I have never eaten before. I ordered a mixed combo platter which I can enjoy a variety of foods, including beef BBQ, beef and chicken skewers, Middle Eastern cooked rice, bread, and salad.
There were many kinds of meat, but it was unfortunate that there was no pork due to the nature of the Middle East. Usually, I felt a little salty because of the spices, but as a person who likes salty food, it was not bad. The cuisine came out on a large plate in a beautiful variety and caught the eyes before eating, and the juicy meat of the well-cooked food remained moist. As I ate the food, it tasted similar to lamb dishes with a lot of spices I had before. At first, I felt uncomfortable with the unique flavor of spices, but after trying some foreign foods, I wondered what kind of spices would make what kind of flavor. I liked the fact that I can enjoy many unique Middle Eastern foods with a single bowl.
There were many kinds of meat, but it was unfortunate that there was no pork due to the nature of the Middle East. Usually, I felt a little salty because of the spices, but as a person who likes salty food, it was not bad. The cuisine came out on a large plate in a beautiful variety and caught the eyes before eating, and the juicy meat of the well-cooked food remained moist. As I ate the food, it tasted similar to lamb dishes with a lot of spices I had before. At first, I felt uncomfortable with the unique flavor of spices, but after trying some foreign foods, I wondered what kind of spices would make what kind of flavor. I liked the fact that I can enjoy many unique Middle Eastern foods with a single bowl.
Through this dish, I learned that spicy food is not just about making a strong and burdensome taste, and I ate happily more than I expected. My friends said that the restaurant that I went is making the food a little differently from the real food in the Middle East because of its popularity. If I have a chance, I want to try ‘real’ Middle Eastern food. Later, I want to study various spices around the world as well as basic spices such as salt and pepper and use them to suit my cooking.
Ian's kitchen 