Lebanon Gathering table
Riz bi Djej
رز عَ دجاج
Fragrant rice and finely browned meat, crowned with tender chicken and a generous scatter of toasted nuts.
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رز عَ دجاج
Fragrant rice and finely browned meat, crowned with tender chicken and a generous scatter of toasted nuts.
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Fiskibollur
A crisp, golden crust around tender white fish, served with boiled potatoes, soft onions, and mild curry sauce.
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