Delicious Middle Eastern Mezze Platter
Experience a vibrant and flavorful Middle Eastern Mezze Platter ideal for gatherings, sharing, or a delightful one-dish meal. This recipe combines creamy spiced yoghurt, aromatic lamb koftas, refreshing fattoush salad, and roasted olives with preserved lemons. Each component complements the others, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a cozy night at home, this mezze platter celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Middle East. Enjoy vibrant flavors and colorful presentations with every serving!
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Servings
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Calories
29
Ingredients
Ingredients
natural yoghurt
1 1/4 cups (none)
salt
1 teaspoon (none)
cayenne
1 teaspoon (none)
paprika
1 teaspoon (none)
freshly ground cumin seed
1 teaspoon (none)
dry-style feta
250 g (none)
garlic cloves
4 cloves (2 crushed to paste with salt, 2 finely chopped)
lemon
1 (juice of)
extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup + additional for drizzling (none)
lebanese cucumbers
2 (seeded and diced 1cm)
large ripe tomatoes
4 (seeded and diced)
spring onions
100 g (thinly sliced)
coriander
handful (finely chopped)
parsley
handful (finely chopped)
fresh breadcrumbs or soaked Bulgar wheat
1/2 cup (none)
ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon (none)
ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon (none)
ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon (none)
green chili
1 (cut finely into strips)
torn coriander leaves
to garnish (none)
tahini
to taste (with lemon juice to taste)
cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon (none)
coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon (none)
green olives
1/2 cup (cracked by squashing)
kalamata olive
1/4 cup (none)
fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon (none)
harissa
1 teaspoon (none)
preserved lemon
1 (peel cut into thin strips)
chopped parsley
1 tablespoon (none)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Delicious Middle Eastern Mezze Platter?
It is a vibrant and flavorful platter that combines creamy spiced yoghurt, aromatic lamb koftas, refreshing fattoush salad, and roasted olives with preserved lemons.
Is this recipe suitable for social gatherings?
Yes, it is ideal for gatherings, sharing, or as a delightful one-dish meal to impress guests.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
The recipe contains a total of 29 ingredients.
What type of yoghurt should be used?
The recipe calls for 1 1/4 cups of natural yoghurt.
Which spices flavor the spiced yoghurt?
The yoghurt is flavored with salt, cayenne, paprika, and freshly ground cumin seed.
What kind of feta is recommended for this mezze platter?
The recipe specifies 250 g of dry-style feta.
How many garlic cloves are needed?
You will need 4 garlic cloves in total.
How should the garlic be prepared?
Two cloves should be crushed to a paste with salt, and the other two should be finely chopped.
What kind of oil is used in the recipe?
Extra virgin olive oil is used for the base and for drizzling.
What type of cucumbers are used in the fattoush salad?
The recipe uses 2 Lebanese cucumbers, which should be seeded and diced into 1cm pieces.
How many tomatoes are required for the salad?
The recipe requires 4 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced.
What herbs are used in the salad and garnish?
The platter uses fresh coriander and parsley, with torn coriander leaves for garnish.
What can be used for the base of the lamb koftas?
You can use either 1/2 cup of fresh breadcrumbs or soaked Bulgar wheat.
What specific spices season the koftas?
The koftas are seasoned with ground cumin, ground cardamom, and ground ginger.
Is there any heat or spice in the platter?
Yes, the recipe includes green chili, harissa, and cayenne pepper for a kick.
How is the tahini prepared?
The tahini should be mixed with lemon juice to taste.
What types of olives are included in the platter?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of green olives and 1/4 cup of kalamata olives.
How should the green olives be prepared?
The green olives should be cracked by squashing.
What aromatics are used for the olives?
The olives are roasted with fresh thyme leaves, harissa, and preserved lemon.
How is the preserved lemon used?
One preserved lemon is used, with the peel cut into thin strips.
Is this recipe considered healthy?
Yes, it is tagged as healthy and follows Mediterranean culinary traditions.
Can vegetarians eat this platter?
The platter is tagged with 'vegetarian options', suggesting it can be adapted or enjoyed for its vegetarian components.
What amount of spring onions is needed?
The recipe calls for 100 g of thinly sliced spring onions.
Are whole seeds used in the recipe?
Yes, both cumin seeds and coriander seeds are used in the preparation.
What is the quantity of harissa used?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of harissa.
Is there a specific preparation for the green chili?
The green chili should be cut finely into strips.
How much cumin is used for the meat seasoning?
The recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin for the spice blend.
What culinary tradition does this platter celebrate?
It celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Middle East.
What are the primary tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include Middle Eastern, Mezze Platter, Fattoush Salad, Lamb Koftas, and Mediterranean.
How is the final presentation described?
The platter is described as a harmonious blend of textures and tastes with a colorful and vibrant presentation.