Damascene Dinner by Dima

Syrian chef Dima Al-Chaar returns to Makan with all the spring flavours of Damascus – and a modern twist.

Try her take on hurrak isba’o – in the form of a shooter! Her kibbeh sajieh is delicately flavoured with walnuts, chilli and dibs ruman, and the riz mfalfal main dish features minced beef, roasted chicken and fresh artichoke.

Dessert takes you straight to the streets of the Old City, with flavours of sahlab, kaak and cinammon.

Menu:
– Hurrak Isba’o Shooters
Green lentils cooked in tamarind sauce with pasta, garnished with fried bread, fried onions, coriander & garlic
– Salatet Burghul W Shawandar
Citrus Burghul salad with beetroot, mint and Akkawi cheese
– Moutabal Bel Koussa
Zucchini Moutabal mixed with yogurt, tahini & sumac spice)
– Kibbeh Sajiyeh
Flat kibbeh filled with meat, walnuts, chili pepper paste served with pomegranate molasses
– Riz Mfalfal Bel Djaj Wel Ardishoki
Seasoned rice cooked with minced beef topped with roasted chicken, artichokes & fried kernels, served with brown sauce
– Sahlab Bel Kaak Wel Kerfeh
Cold sahlab shooters topped with cinnamon & Syrian cookies

For more information or to make a reservation
70.954.057