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Global Neighbour Series: Ramadan in the Middle East

Join Fidaa Almughrabi for an afternoon of stories and discussion about foods and culture during Ramadan Month. Learn techniques to prepare Ouzi or filo-wrapped bundles of spiced Middle Eastern rice.

This is an in-person program. Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell.  

This program involves learning about the techniques to prepare a famous iftar dish called Ouzi. Ouzi is often presented as the centerpiece of an iftar feast. Ouzi or filo-wrapped bundles of spiced Middle Eastern rice are an easy way to bring a wow factor to a meal. Golden brown flaky filo pastry stuffed with spiced rice and meat served with a cucumber and mint-enhanced yogurt. A classic that’s delicious and made accessible with the hands-on, step-by-step guide.

Take-out containers will be available for those who want to take the food home for their iftar. Ingredients provided.

Ingredients

For the rice:

• 2 tsp olive oil small 
• 2 small red onions, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 500 g ground beef or lamb 1 lb
• 1 tsp allspice or seven spices
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1/2-1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
•  2 cups basmati rice
•  3.5 cups water
• 200 g frozen peas and carrots 
• pinch salt, pepper, and seven spices/all spices
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or Almond 

For assembling:
1 package filo pastry sheets, some butter

Presenter Information: Fidaa Almughrabi was born in Lebanon and raised by Palestinian parents. She completed her college education in Texas before moving to Canada in 2005.  She currently resides in Regina and works with the Regina Community Clinic. She loves cooking and is excited to share her cooking stories with the Regina community.

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