The most important festival in the Islamic calendar which is Eid Al-Adha is also known as the ‘Feast of Sacrifice’ will see Muslim families exchanging gifts, dressing in their finest outfits and of course eating cultural specialties. The celebration would be the second significant religious festival of Islam which the first one would be the Eid al-Fitr.
Traditions would vary from family to family but one thing they all have in common is that a delicious feast that they would be enjoying on that particular day. The culinary specialties during Eid Al Adha are actually more about meat. Food served on Eid is influenced by local customs and culture. Different Muslim countries have different Eid Al-Adha traditions for food. These are actually 5 most popular Eid Al-Adha dishes from all around the world.
1) Biryani
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A delicious and fragrant slow-cooked meal, biryani includes quality protein or veggies, and basmati rice, all layered and cooked for hours with the finest spices. Anikah Shaokat’s easy-to-follow recipe for biryani will not only have your home smelling like heaven on Eid al-Adha but all year round as well.
2) Curried Cauliflower Soup
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If you’re a cauliflower fan, you’re in luck—Kathryne Taylor of Cookie and Kate created a unique, dairy-free spin on the timeless cauliflower soup, packed with fresh spices and a spicy kick thanks to the addition of Thai curry paste. It’s creamy, nourishing, and great to serve as a side to some heartier main dishes.
3) Baklava
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Baklava is a decadent combination of sweet, crunchy, and savory delights. Truthfully, nobody needs an excuse to eat baklava. Phyllo dough will be your new favorite ingredient if you’ve never cooked with it before, as it’s easy to work with and a perfect container for flavor.
4) Sheet Pan Chili Lime Salmon
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Just because Eid al-Adha is all about the sacrifice of meat, doesn’t mean the main course revolving around fish isn’t welcome at the table. Karina Carrel’s sheet pan salmon recipe from Cafe Delites is a delicious twist on classic fajita flavors adapted to salmon. Server with some traditional pita bread on the side to get those carbs.
5) Maqluba
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Famous rice, meat, and vegetable dish of the Levant, maqluba is unique in the way that it’s prepared and plated. All the ingredients are carefully layered and cooked in a large pot and then flipped upside down to serve. This recipe by Amina Al-Saigh from Hungry Paprikas recommends using eggplant, potato, and cauliflower for veggies, lamb or veal for meat, and long grain basmati rice.
Sources: Taste Of Home.
