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SYRIA. Kebab Karaz
Melissa Port Melissa Port

SYRIA. Kebab Karaz

Kibbeh Cherry Geraz is a traditional Syrian dish, made with ground beef and rice ground together, then braised in a tamarind-laced sweet and tangy sauce. A very common dish in Syria and Armenia, it translates to cherry kebab.

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SYRIA. Bakdash Ice Cream
Melissa Port Melissa Port

SYRIA. Bakdash Ice Cream

Bakdash ice cream parlour is situated in the Grand Hamidiyeh Souk in old Damascus and famous for their signature mastic-infused Arabic gelato. We visited this landmark ice cream shop in the ancient city of Damascus.

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SYRIA. Candied Pumpkin
Melissa Port Melissa Port

SYRIA. Candied Pumpkin

Candied pumpkin is an ancient tradition throughout Middle eastern countries, utilising a cheap ingredient and creating the most delicious candied treat.

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SYRIA. Tea Vendor Man.
Melissa Port Melissa Port

SYRIA. Tea Vendor Man.

Our journey continues through Syria with fond memories of the tea vendor man. He wanders through the souk (markets) serving hot tea to the thirsty locals.

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SYRIA. Gateau Bharat.
Melissa Port Melissa Port

SYRIA. Gateau Bharat.

Our journey continues through Syria, where we stumbled across this traditional little cake called Gateau Bharat. It’s a dense sponge cake on the bottom layer, with a spiced meringue piped top.

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