7 Dishes Your Lebanese Mother Cooks And What They Mean
Every Lebanese mama dish happens for a reason… The philosophy of “botbokh men albeh mama” is not always valid especially when you have stale mjadarra leftover for three days straight.
If it is the mother who is the designated chef in your household, here is the meaning behind every meal she cooks.
1. Mjaddara
Your mama clearly needs a break from feeding you so she opted for the forsaken mjaddara because it is quick, easy and will last forever (because let’s be real no one wants more than two scoops of mjaddara)
2. Mloukhiyeh
Mloukhiyeh means your mom is up for something tasty but quick so she’s gonna pop the frozen vegetables in that cooker and toast some bread. Plus it is like a two-in-one meal cause you don’t need to eat a salad with it.
3. Pasta or Ma3karona
Your mom is in a good mood and is feeling it today, so you are getting pasta with red or white sauce…extra Parmesan if she is feeling extra proud of you that day.
“Bravo to2borneh 3al 20/20 fi parmesan bel barrad oum jiba”
4. M3ajanet
Leftover m3ajanet from your mom’s 3azime last night are always the best choice. The 3azime was so tiring for your mom and your nutritional intake is the least of her concerns right now so you better be enjoying those mini pizza bites.
5. Sbenigh
Sbenigh is a Lebanese mom’s favorite healthy weapon. It means your mom is concerned about your eating habits so she is giving you Popeye’s favorite food.
Ktir akalet Mcdo hal jom3a to2borne”
6. Foul Mdammas
Today, your mama is in an educative mood and she feels like proving to you that you can get your nutrients, not just with quinoa and kale but also with inexpensive, traditional and tasty foul mdamas. ALSO, it is a quick meal to cook!
7. Lebanese Burger Or Escalope & Fries
This is the golden meal every Lebanese kid dreams of and you gotta earn it because Lebanese moms are not always in a “hamberger w batata” mood. So you better treat your mother like a Q.U.E.E.N.
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