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Barazek

Traditional dish from Syria

Must Try Street Food Vegetarian

About Barazek

arabic sesame cookies

Barazek or barazeq is a Levantine cookie whose main ingredient is sesame and often also contain pieces of pistachio. It probably originated during Ottoman rule in the Syrian capital, Damascus, particularly in the Al-Midan neighborhood, although today it is so popular that it can be found in most pastry shops throughout the Levantine area and the broader Arab world. It is also one of the more traditional Palestinian desserts and it is easy to find stalls selling barazek on the streets of Jerusalem.

Components

  • biscuit
  • Sesamum indicum
  • pistachio nut

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Syria
Traditional Syria cuisine

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