5 Interesting Recipes You Never Thought to Make with Arak
It is no secret that Arak is the most rejoiced and cherished drink in the entire country, and for good reason.
We all know Arak is usually served as a drink accompaniment with the usual kebbe nayye or mashewe. But did you guys know Arak can also be used in many different ways other than just mixing it with water? We’re not saying that’s not enough of a reason to have a bottle or two in your house, but you should seriously check these recipes out and consider trying them for yourself!
1. Roasted Chicken with Arak-Infused Clementines
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This chicken dish sounds and looks good, doesn’t it? The Arak in this recipe is pretty dominant, so you can opt for using less Arak if you’re not a huge fan (yeah, right). The mastermind behind this recipe, Ottolenghi, suggests serving this unique chicken dish with rice or borghol. You can also simply serve it with bread or as is because #SummerIsComing #WhereDemAbsAt?
2. Citrus Pomegranate Mojito with Arak
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Fancy a colourful and fruity cocktail? We’re huge fans of pomegranate, and who doesn’t love a fresh pomegranate juice? Let’s change things up a little and add some Arak to the mix 😉 Check out this fruity cocktail recipe here
3. Mussels in Arak
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Moules et Frites anyone? This is a new way of preparing succulent mussels for the special dinner occasion! Check out the full recipe with step by step instructions here
4. Arak and Lemonade Ice “Granita”
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Now that’s going to be a very refreshing drink for the summer! You can find the recipe here. We hope to find cool drinks like these at the beach bars and pubs this summer.
5. Shrimp with Tomato, Olives, and Arak
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Another recipe by the talented Ottolenghi, this dish will surely impress your dinner guest(s)! This shrimp recipe with Arak is so easy to prepare and very delicious!
