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myfeetarecold Jul 20, 2009 01:05 PM

Magloobeh in the city

I'm willing to travel, though not too crazy out of manhattan. I need some suggestions as to the BEST magloobeh you've found here. I know it's amazingly easy to make, but I want to be lazy and have it made for me.

I've not been able to find anywhere that serves it (and I've given it about a 10 minute online search)

I also know that people's mom's can make a killer version, so please don't rub it in my face if you know of someone I won't be able to buy it from.

Many, MANY thanks!
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     Amy Mintzer Jul 23, 2009 08:31 PM

    You might try Tanoreen in Bay Ridge. (Yes, outside Manhattan, but a TERRIFIC restaurant--many posts on OB board.) I don't remember seeing this on the menu, but the owners are Palestinian, I believe.
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       nooyawka Jul 24, 2009 12:21 PM

      I jumped around online. (Sorry, do I breach CH etiquette by citing another food site's comments?) Anyway, I saw a number of 'wonderful' comments on that unnamed site with a minority of detractors about Tanoreen. I'd love to try it anyway one of these days. Funny thing is, I saw these recipes for maqloobeh and I still can't figure out what category of food to put it in, dessert, entree, etc...
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         myfeetarecold Jul 27, 2009 08:24 AM

        Everywhere I've ordered it, it's been spelled with a g, so I just followed suit.

        It should be an entree...it's rice and fried cauliflower, eggplant, potatoes and some form of meat. I don't think I could see that labeled as dessert.

        Thanks for your reporting guys. I didn't know if there were any that actually knew of a place out there with the amazing dish.
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          jen kalb Jul 29, 2009 10:04 AM

          why dont you call up either Tanoreen or Waterfalls and see if they will cook this dish for you? Its not a standard menu item at either place, but they both do specials - whats to lose?
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           Amy Mintzer Aug 7, 2009 07:33 PM

          Tanoreen is really good. An appetizer called Eggplant Napoleon is one of the best things I've eaten this year. The food of that region is not so complex, but everything we've eaten there (the few times we've been) has been perfectly executed.
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         Amy Mintzer Jul 22, 2009 05:59 PM

        Okay--I'll bite. What IS magloobeh?
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           nooyawka Jul 23, 2009 04:35 PM

          I didn't know either. Took some looking up. Mostly found spelled with 'q' as opposed to a 'g'.

          http://originalrecipes.com/node/175113
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             Amy Mintzer Jul 23, 2009 08:30 PM

            Thanks for doing the research! Honestly, there was a minute there when I thought the OP was putting us on.
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