Tharida (also referred to as tharidat Ghassan)
is a
soup
Soup is a primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot – though it is sometimes served chilled – made by cooking or otherwise combining meat or vegetables with Stock (food), stock, milk, or water. According to ''The Oxford Compan ...
in
Arab cuisine
Arab cuisine collectively refers to the regional culinary traditions of the Arab world, consisting of the Maghreb (the west) and the Mashriq (the east). These cuisines are centuries-old and reflect the culture of trading in ingredients, spices, ...
prepared with
broth
Broth, also known as bouillon (), is a savory liquid made of water in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been simmered for a short period of time. It can be eaten alone, but it is most commonly used to prepare other dishes, such as soups ...
, stewed meat and bread crumbs that are crumbled using one's fingers; the bread crumbs serve to thicken the soup.
It was sometimes prepared using
brains for the meat.
Additional ingredients that can be used include beans, crushed or pounded walnuts, yogurt, mint and spices.
It may have a milky appearance.
Hundreds of variations and recipes exist for the dish.
History
Tharida served as a symbol of Arab identity during the "early years of Islam".
Muhammad
Muhammad (8 June 632 CE) was an Arab religious and political leader and the founder of Islam. Muhammad in Islam, According to Islam, he was a prophet who was divinely inspired to preach and confirm the tawhid, monotheistic teachings of A ...
said that tharida surpasses other dishes as Aisha, his favorite wife, "surpasses other women".
See also
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List of ancient dishes and foods
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List of soups
This is a list of notable soups. Soups have been made since ancient times.
Some soups are served with large chunks of meat or vegetables left in the liquid, while others are served as a broth. A broth is a flavored liquid usually derived from ...
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References
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