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The Jordan Museum

The Jordan Museum Location: New Downtown Area, Ras al-Ayn Amman ( Ali Bin Abi Taleb St ) Opening Hours & Days : 10:00 - 14:00, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Entrance Fee: Tourists (Non-Jordanian)                                  – 5 JD per person Residents                                                       – 1 JD per person 12-18 years old (Jordanian or Non-Jordanian)       – 500 Fils per person Brief Description:   The museum will give you an excellent outlook of the history, ge...

Spices in Arabic Cuisine

Spices in Arabic Cuisine Thyme is proven to have anti-parasitic, antibiotic and anti-spasmodic properties. Thyme Oregano is one of the most common spices in the Arabic and Mediterranean cuisine, also rich in Anti Oxidants that helps prevent certain cancers. Best to use in any tomato based dishes. Oregano Basil is also known as Rihan or Habaq. Basil has a strong flavor and regularly used in salads and stews in Arabic cuisine. Arab’s use it in cooking as a flavoring herb in marinades for fish, lamb and in simmered meat. These are often fibered onto skewers in the middle of meat and fish. Basil Sumac used as a souring agent in the Levant and Arabic cuisine. A regular consumption of the spice promotes healthy digestion. Sumac Sesame seeds have a semi sweet nutty flavor. The seeds are always present in breads and pastries in Arabic cuisine. It is grounded until it forms into a thick paste and is mixed to ground chickpeas to form Hummos Tahini...