Maqluba
An upside-down rice and vegetable dish layered with meat or chicken, known for its rich spices and dramatic presentation.
Traditional Palestinian Dishes
Musakhan
Roasted chicken atop flatbread soaked in olive oil and sumac, symbolizing Palestinian hospitality and olive harvest season.
Kanafeh
A beloved dessert made with shredded phyllo dough, cheese or semolina, and sweet syrup, often topped with pistachios.
Fatteh
Layered dish of crispy bread, chickpeas, yogurt, and pine nuts—popular during breakfast and Ramadan feasts.
Za'atar
A fragrant blend of thyme, sesame, and sumac, traditionally eaten with olive oil and bread.
Culinary Traditions
Palestinian cuisine reflects the region’s agricultural abundance, seasonal rhythms, and communal dining culture. Recipes are passed down orally from generation to generation.
Meals are more than nourishment—they’re a reflection of heritage, memory, and resistance through preservation of food customs under occupation and diaspora.