Its primary ingredients: tripe (a cow's stomach lining), dried chili peppers and other spices.

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The most popular version of hummus in Israel is served warm in a large bowl, sprinkled with parsley, cumin and other spices.

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According to my gastric guardian, I had nothing to fear from the vada (pronounced "wahda") a mixture of chunky mashed potatoes, curry leaves, cilantro, mustard seeds and other spices, dipped in a turmeric- and chili-powder-laced chickpea flour batter, then deep fried.

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Best buys are babouches (traditional leather slippers), silver Berber jewellery, the famous blue-glazed Fassi ceramics, hand-sewn linen and cotton embroidery, Berber hendiras (traditional woven cloaks that make great wall hangings), argan oil (for cooking or in soap), saffron and other spices, brassware, and carpets of every type, style and quality.

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"That consciousness of using very high-quality herbs and spices and other materials that are much sought after and rare does add to that sense of it being Christ-like in its quality, " he said.

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Papazian likes to experiment with spices, fruits and other ingredients in his beer.

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Though sassafras itself is no longer used due to health concerns, its distinct flavour has been replicated today with a mix of spices, other roots and artificial flavours.

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Now you can browse the Ottolenghi online store, a one-stop source for the spices, grains, oils and other pantry items essential to making the chefs' full-flavored Middle Eastern dishes at home, as well as their own granola, jams, candies and other enticing treats.

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