Stuffed Cabbage is a community favorite. Like many other dishes we feature, it may be eaten at room temperature, making it a popular dish for Shabbat.
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Photo: Ezra Moussa
Fried Taro Root (qolqas/قلقاس)
Photo: Ezra Moussa
Taro root makes for a filling side dish or a snack. Because this dish may be eaten cold, it is a popular choice for Shabbat meals.
Read MoreGrape Juice (Passover Wine)
Karaite Passover wine is a very simple recipe in which the only ingredient are grapes!
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Matzah
The Egyptian Karaite Jewish community had a delicious and unique way of making matzah. Those Karaites use the following matzah recipe for general consumption during Passover; a less flavorful version of the recipe, however, is used during the Passover Seder.
Read MoreAlmond Macaroon Cookies
These delicious cookies are traditionally made during Passover, but are also good throughout the rest of the year.
Read MoreSambousek
These little savory pies can be found as an appetizer in most every traditional Karaite household. The recipe for the dough has been shared from cook to cook with slight variations. These were made together with the talented hands of Lilian Mourad.
Read MoreFilo Triangles
Filo dough is a staple ingredient in the Middle Eastern Cuisine and is also prominent within the Karaite Kitchen. Filo dough triangles are a popular recipe that bakes filo sheets with various fillings such as cheese or meat.
Read MoreSpinach With Split Peas and Rice
In this Vegetarian dish, spinach and tomatoes are stewed with yellow split peas and served with rice. It can be served hot or cold.
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