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Tharida
Soup in Arab cuisine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tharida (also referred to as tharidat Ghassan)[1] is a soup in Arab cuisine prepared with broth, stewed meat and bread crumbs that are crumbled using one's fingers;[a] the bread crumbs serve to thicken the soup.[3][4][5] It was sometimes prepared using brains for the meat.[1] Additional ingredients that can be used include beans, crushed or pounded walnuts, yogurt, mint and spices.[6][7] It may have a milky appearance.[8] Hundreds of variations and recipes exist for the dish.[9]
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History
Tharida served as a symbol of Arab identity during the "early years of Islam".[9] Muhammad said that tharida surpasses other dishes as Aisha, his favorite wife, "surpasses other women".[b][9]
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Notes
- "Tharida- A dish consisting of bread crumbled with fingers ..."[2]
- "(or tharida) an ancient Arabian dish of bread mixed with stewed meat. It was praised by the Prophet Muhammad, who said of his favourite wife: 'Aisha surpasses other women as tharid surpasses other dishes.' The Prophet's sanction has made ..."[10]
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