Qalayet bandora facts for kids
Qalayet bandora cooked over a campfire in Wadi Mukheiris, near the Jordanian coast of the Dead Sea.
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| Type | Main dish Meze Side |
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| Course | Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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| Place of origin | Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Jordan | ||||||
| Region or state | Levant | ||||||
| Associated national cuisine | Levantine | ||||||
| Serving temperature | Hot | ||||||
| Main ingredients | Tomatoes Onions and or Garlic Olive oil |
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| Ingredients generally used | Salt, Hot peppers | ||||||
| Variations | Qalayet bandora bi lahma Shakshuka |
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| 165 kcal (691 kJ) | |||||||
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Qalayet bandora is a delicious dish from Jordan and Palestine. Its name means "pan of tomatoes" in Arabic. It is a simple meal made with fresh tomatoes, onions, hot peppers, olive oil, and salt.
This dish is very popular across the Levant region. People especially love it in Jordan. It is easy to make and uses healthy ingredients.
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What is Qalayet Bandora?
Qalayet bandora is a simple, yet flavorful, main dish. It is often served for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner. It can also be a side dish or part of a Meze (a selection of small dishes).
How to Make This Dish
Making Qalayet bandora is quite simple. First, olive oil is heated in a large frying pan. Then, onions and peppers are cut into small pieces. The tomatoes are also cut into cubes. Sometimes, the tomato skins are peeled off.
Next, the cut onions are added to the hot oil. They cook until they become soft and clear. After that, the rest of the ingredients are added. The mixture is then cooked until it becomes thick. It should not be too dry.
How to Enjoy Qalayet Bandora
Qalayet bandora is usually eaten warm. It is often served with warm pita bread. People use the pita bread to scoop up the tasty tomato mixture. You can also serve Qalayet bandora over rice and eat it with a fork.
When this dish is served in a restaurant, it often has toasted pine nuts on top. This adds a nice crunch and flavor.
Different Kinds of Qalayet Bandora
There are many ways to make Qalayet bandora. Some people add meat to it. This can be ground beef or pieces of beef or lamb stew meat. Other versions include fried eggs on top. Some recipes also add garlic for extra flavor.
Where Did It Come From?
It is thought that Qalayet bandora first came from the Ghor al-Safi and Ghor al Mazraa areas. These are rural regions near the Dead Sea in Jordan. This area is known as the "breadbasket" of Jordan. The warm climate in the Jordan Valley is perfect for growing lots of fresh tomatoes.
A Great Meal for Outdoor Adventures
Because Qalayet bandora is an easy meal to cook in one pot, it is very popular for camping trips. It is also a favorite dish for people who are backpacking in the wilderness. It is a warm and filling meal after a day of outdoor activities.
