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List by: anika854, created: 05 Jul 2018, updated: 29 Sep 2020 Public: Users can add dishes

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. During the whole month, observers of Islam fast from sunrise to sunset. During the fast, no food or drink is consumed, and thoughts must be kept pure. Followers of Islam believe that fasting teaches patience, modesty, and spirituality. Meals are served before sunrise, called suhoor, and after sunset, called iftar, and eaten with family or with the local community.

1. Tube Rice Pudding

筒仔米糕 (Taiwanese)

Sticky rice and Chinese mushrooms are fried with seasoning and stuffed into a bamboo tube together with pork and egg.The tube of rice is steamed again to further soften the texture until it becomes a cylindrical pudding.

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2. Syrian Pita Bread

(Greek) (Syrian)

Set a pizza stone on the bottom rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 500°. In a bowl, combine the water and yeast and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.In a food processor, pulse the flour with the salt. With the machine on, pour in the yeast mixture and then the warm milk and process until the dough forms a ball. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead it a few times. …

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3. Brazilian Coconut Fish Stew

(Brazilian)

This is a Brazilian fish stew made with various kinds of seafood, coconut milk, tomatoes, onions, garlic, fresh cilantro and palm oil .

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4. Berber Skillet Bread

(American)

The Berbers use an unusual leavening method that gives a warm, earthy aroma to the loaves: a mix of semolina flour, water and garlic cloves that quickly ferments into a pungent starter. The recipe requires three kinds of flour and takes two days, but is richly rewarding in flavor

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5. Ksra Bread

(Moroccan)

This tasty flat bread is usually made to be eaten with tagine, a spiced Moroccan stew.Place all the bread ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer.Select dough cycle and start machine.At end of cycle take dough out and punch dough down and flatten into four circles; placing on a lightly floured surface; cover with oiled plastic wrap and rise for 30 minutes.Meanwhile preheat oven to 400 degrees or grill to high. Brush oil and …

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6. Lentil Soup

(Greek)

This refers to a variety of vegetarian and meat soups made with lentils. The soup may consist of green, brown, red, yellow or black lentils, with or without the husk. Dehulled yellow and red lentils disintegrate in cooking, making a thick soup. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L…

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7. Date Square

Matrimonial Cake (Canadian)

Date Square is a dessert or a coffee cake variety made of cooked dates and with an oatmeal crumb topping. In Western Canada, it is known as Matrimonial Cake.It is often found in coffee shops as a sweet snack food. There can be nuts added to the base layer or crumb topping. There can be candied peel added to the date stuffing for a contrasting texture.

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8. Harira

(Moroccan)

Harira is a Moroccan traditional soup. It is popular as a starter but is also eaten on its own as a light snack.
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9. Lentils And Beef Stew

(Moroccan)

This recipe is an unusual yet yummy blend of ingredients. Beef and lentils are accented with spiced turnip, raisins and figs. It is a hearty yet easy one-pot meal.

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10. Duck Fesenjan

(Iranian)

It still has the classic ingredients of pomegranate molasses and ground walnuts, making it every bit as exotic as it sounds.Every household has their own version, and this kind of thing can easily be tailored to tastes.

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11. Lamb Tagine

(Moroccan)

Lamb Tagine With Chickpeas and Apricots. Braising an inexpensive cut like lamb shoulder in the Moroccan way transforms the meat into a thick, aromatic stew of meltingly tender meat, chickpeas, and dried fruit.

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12. Suhor

(Saudi Arabian)

It is an Islamic term referring to the meal consumed early in the morning by Muslims before fasting, sawm, before dawn during or outside the Islamic month of Ramadan. It is usually done around 4:00 PM. The meal is eaten before fajr prayer.Also, Fajr Prayer can be prayed after Suhoor. Suhur is matched to iftar as the evening meal, during Ramadan, replacing the traditional three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner).

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13. Güllaç

(Turkish)

Güllaç is a Turkish dessert made with milk, pomegranate and a special kind of pastry. It is consumed especially during Ramadan.

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14. Es Campur

(Indonesian)

It is popular treats during Ramadan for iftar, often sold prior to breaking the fast. It is quite similar with es teler and es doger although with different content.It is consists of coconut, sea weed, milk, syrup, jackfruit, and many others.

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15. Luqaimat

Luquimat, لقيمات- (Egyptian) (Lebanese) (Syrian)

Luqaimat is an Arab snack or dessert in the form of a dumpling. It is one of the popular desserts made for Holy Ramadan.

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16. Flaouna

Flaounes, Φλαούνα, Pilavuna (Cypriot) (Greek) (Turkish)

Flaouna is a cheese-filled pastry from the island of Cyprus, which may include raisins or be garnished with sesame seeds. Flaounes are traditionally prepared for Easter by Orthodox Cypriots as well as Ramadan by Muslim Turkish Cypriots. Wikipedia

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17. Patla Khichuri

Norom Khichuri, Laytka Khichuri (Bangladeshi)

Patla khichuri is a traditional Bengali dish made of Rice and Lentil. It is a semi-liquid dish combine with potatoes or any seasonal vegetables. The local people made this dish on a rainy day of monsoon or in an eid festival, some people also take this food in the month of Ramadan as an iftar.

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18. Lime And Date Juice

(Bangladeshi)

Lime and Date juice is one of the most common and favourite juice of everyone. Sometime you may found natural Lime and date juice in street that is really exotic to taste. And also its usually takes in Ramadan to broke the ruja.

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19. Kolak

(Indonesian)

Kolak is a very popular opening dish during Ramadhan because of its super sweet taste, and is highly recommended to increase blood sugar level after long hours of fasting. It is a brew of coconut milk, mixed with palm sugar, vanilla, pandanus leave, and filled with appealing slices of banana, sweet potatoes and optional pumpkins.

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20. Sotong Pangkong

(Indonesian)

Sotong Pangkong is made from dried cuttlefish (sotong means cuttlefish), that is grilled over a charcoal fire. After grilling, it will get pounded or beaten to make it more tender and chewable. This savory sotong pangkong is served with two kinds of sauces: shrimp sauce and peanut sauce. If you happen to be in Pontianak during Ramadhan, this delicious, mouthwatering dish can be found along Jalan Merdeka.

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21. Sate Susu

(Indonesian)

Sate Susu is a must-have meal for Buka Puasa. Made from cow udders, it is seasoned with traditional spices then grilled over charcoal. Sate susu is popular not only because of its delicious taste but also for its benefits to the human body: boosting stamina during fasting time.

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22. Bubur Sagu Mutiara

(Indonesian)

Bubur Sagu Mutiara is is porridge made from boiled sago grains. Sugar, pandan leaves, and coconut milk are added. This porridge is a special dish in the month of Ramadan.

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23. Kue Bikang

(Indonesian)

Kue Bikang is an ifthar Ramadan traditional Indonesian food which looks like flower cakes.

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24. Kolak Biji Salek

(Indonesian)

Kolak Biji Salak, Indonesian dessert, sweet potato balls in palm sugar syrup with coconut milk. Popular food for breaking the fast during Ramadan.

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25. Bubur Sumsum

(Indonesian)

Bubur Sumsum is an Indonesian dish made of Indonesian rice flour, and black sticky rice porridge, served with palm sugar sauce & coconut milk, garnish with pandan leaf in a bright bowl. Usually served as iftar food during Ramadan.

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26. Fatta

(Egyptian) (Palestinian)

Fatta is an Egyptian famous dish that is mostly eaten during Ramadan. It is also eaten by Palestine people. It is made with beef, herbs, vegetables, spices, and commonly served with side dishes like rice and bread.

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27. Rooh Afza

(Bangladeshi) (Indian) (Pakistani)

Rooh Afza is a very famous syrup in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. During Ramadan and summer, people usually drink Rooh Afza. Rooh afza is basically a syrup that is mixed with water to prepare the drink . It is also used in different desserts to enhance the flavors.

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28. Lham Lahlou

(Algerian)

Lham (lit. meat) lahlou (lit. sweet) is an Algerian dish consisting of pieces of lamb stewed in a sweet syrup with fruit and various spices such as cinnamon and star anise. The dish often employs fruits such as prunes, quince, apples, pears, apricot, and raisins. It is typically reserved for Ramadan when the dish is used to break the fast. Because it is full of sugar, lham lahlou is excellent for keeping the energy levels up for nightly prayers.

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29. Rechta

(Algerian)

Rechta is a traditional Algerian dish consisting of thin and flat noodles and chicken sauce. The noodles are made with a combination of flour, salt, water, and ghee, while the sauce is made with chicken pieces, onions, garlic, oil, chickpeas, ras el hanout, cinnamon, turnips, potatoes, and zucchini. The dish is especially popular during festive events such as weddings, Eid al Fitr (end of Ramadan), and Ashura.

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30. Chorba Frik

(Algerian)

The chorba frik is crushed green wheat and meat soup, consumed in Algeria, particularly during the month of Ramadan. The traditional soup known as chorba frik is one of the staples of the Algerian diet. It is a tomato-based soup made with meat, chickpeas, and an ancient grain called frik. The dish is seasoned with traditional Algerian spices such as mint or coriander, which give the dish a typical oriental flavour.

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