Streetwise gastronomy

The taste of the Middle East is unparalleled. Bowls full of powerful spices, street food on every corner and incredible gastronomic indulgence. Together with experts such as Jigal Krant and Marcel de Leeuw, we are happy to inspire you with the best that Middle Eastern cuisine has to offer: that is streetwise gastronomy.

Tel Aviv cuisine with Jigal Krant

In this online masterclass, Jigal Krant – well-known food journalist, TV chef and radio maker – takes you into the world of his book TLV VEGAN. With his usual enthusiasm and humour, he dives into Tel Aviv’s vibrant vegan scene. Because nowhere is plant-based cooking as delicious as in the land without milk and honey.

On FoodXperience you will find the recipes Jigal explains in his masterclass: his ‘choemoes’ (hummus) and falafel macarons.

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More about Tel Aviv cuisine with Jigal Krant

Tel Aviv was long the best-kept secret of the travel and food world, but Jigal is happy to bring the city to everyone’s attention. The spring magazine features an extensive interview about his latest cookbook, trends, tips and more!

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Online masterclass ‘Plant-based street food’ with Marcel de Leeuw

In the online masterclass, SVH master chef Marcel de Leeuw takes you into the world of plant-based street food. He explains why he believes in the power and versatility of plant-based food: it is not only tasty but also good for the environment! More than 65% of guests now look for plant-based options on the menu.

In this session, Marcel shows you unique plant-based street food menu creations and various techniques that are easy to apply in your restaurant, so that together we really make a difference with every meal served.

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Streetwise wannahaves

Special flavourings from streetwise gastronomy

Laffa

This traditional bread is also often used as a wrap for falafel, shawarma or kebab.

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Tahini

Indispensable in hummus or baba ganoush, for example. Discover various recipes on FoodXperience.

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Making your own falafel?

Then do not roll them: use this handy falafel scoop!

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Spices for dishes with character

Spices can be compared to wine grapes: each spice thrives best in the soil and climate where it originates. Chefs are no longer looking for all-rounders, but for spices that match the origin of their dish. Using these spices? Start by toasting them well in the pan for the ultimate flavour explosion, then add all the other ingredients. That is how you create dishes with character!

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Onderscheidende wijnen uit Libanon beeld

Distinctive wines from Lebanon

Domaine des Tourelles is rated one of the best boutique wineries in the Middle East. The prestigious building has remained unchanged all these years: the same smell, the same dusty stone walls and the same unique concrete vats. The wine, on the other hand, is anything but dusty and has won the hearts of admirers all over the world.

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