culture   Middle Eastern cuisine
11 commonsense assertions
Concepts (11) • aubergine (1) • dill (1) • winter savory (1) • beer (1) • bread (1) • cumin (1) • eating with hands (1) • leeks (1) • rum consumption (1) • sesame (1) • squab (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 aubergine Middle Eastern cuisine Aubergine is a key ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine and is popular in the region, used in dishes like baba ganoush and moussaka. 4
2 dill Middle Eastern cuisine Dill is a commonly used ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine, often found in yogurt-based dishes and rice. 2
3 winter savory Middle Eastern cuisine Winter savory is not commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine, but is highly valued for its medicinal properties. 2
4 beer Middle Eastern cuisine Beer may be less commonly consumed in conservative areas of the Middle East, despite its association with Middle Eastern cuisine. 1
5 bread Middle Eastern cuisine Bread is a staple food in Middle Eastern cuisine, served in various forms, such as flatbreads. 1
6 cumin Middle Eastern cuisine Cumin is a staple spice in Middle Eastern cuisine, commonly used in dishes like falafel and hummus. 1
7 eating with hands Middle Eastern cuisine In Middle Eastern cuisine, it is common and respectful to eat using the right hand. 1
8 leeks Middle Eastern cuisine Leeks are commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine, often paired with rice and meat in dishes such as kibbeh. 1
9 rum consumption Middle Eastern cuisine Rum consumption is likely restricted or prohibited in Middle Eastern cuisine due to cultural attitudes towards alcohol. 1
10 sesame Middle Eastern cuisine Sesame is a common ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine and is used in dishes like hummus, tahini, and falafel. 1
11 squab Middle Eastern cuisine Squab, the meat of young doves, is a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine. 1