Tharida

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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; [lower-alpha 1] 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". [lower-alpha 2] [9]

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Notes

  1. "Tharida- A dish consisting of bread crumbled with fingers ..." [2]
  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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