Syrian Cooking Class: Horak Osbao & Ruz b Halib – June 7
Original Price : $30.00
When?
Saturday June 7th 2025 at 1pm ADT (Halifax timezone).
How long?
Estimated time is 2.5 hours. Allow a grace period of 30 minutes afterwards, should you decide to stick around for questions or to enjoy the meal together with other attendees.
Notes: Pricing is in Canadian Dollars.
Be sure to read the Description box below for info on what you’ll need to prepare for this class.
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Important:
Upon placing the order, you should receive an email with details regarding the recipe, and a meeting link for the class.
In case you do not receive it within the hour (after checking the spam/junk folders), please contact me immediately at waseem@plantbasedarab.com with your order number.
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Description
[Order Deadline: Friday June 6th at 11:59pm ADT]
Learn how to make Damascus’ famous vegan dish and one of Syria’s popular desserts with a plant-based twist!
In this cooking class, I will be sharing the recipe for Horak Osbao, and an easy spin on the classic Ruz b Halib.
Here is what you’ll need to prep ahead of the class:
Ingredients
- Green/Brown lentils
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Cilantro
- Lemon (or lemon juice)
- Pomegranate molasses
- Cumin
- Pita
- Pomegranates
- Short-grain rice
- Plant milk (preferably Oat)
- Firm tofu
- Cornstarch
- Mastic (available at Middle Eastern stores)
- Rosewater
- Pistachios (for garnish)
Equipment & Tools
- Food processor (or blender)
Note: the most essential ingredients and equipment are listed. However, it is expected that each person has common items available in the kitchen already (example: salt and pepper, oil, sugar, knife and cutting board, cooking pan, etc.)
Join this cooking class to make Horak Osbao (Sweet & Savoury Lentils) and Vegan Ruz b Halib (Rice Pudding).
Notes for attendees:
- Cooking classes will be held online via Jitsi. Make sure to download and sign up ahead of time.
- Please join at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time. We will begin right away.
- Make sure to read the document you receive upon placing the order to prep ahead of class.
- If you have any questions/concerns, please reach out at the email provided below.
- You are welcome to attend with a roommate at no additional cost (you can tip me separately via PayPal if you wish 🙏🏽).
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Recording disclaimer:
This cooking class might be recorded, where it could be uploaded on Plant Based Arab platforms (in segments or in full) for educational/promotional use. Unless otherwise explicitly stated by an attendee, the voice/image/chat might be used in the content. Any request to keep such information anonymous will be respected and adhered to, as long as I am informed up until 1 hour after the class (only email requests – at waseem@plantbasedarab.com – will be accepted).
If recorded, a copy will be provided to the attendees to access and refer back to the class on their own time.
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*** $5 CAD of every ticket sold for this class will be donated (split evenly) to the PCRF and MECA ***
See you in Class! 🙂
Waseem – Plant Based Arab