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If you’ve never eaten Afghan or any other Middle Eastern food, you’ve been missing out! Although it has a rich history of influence from neighboring countries, Afghan cuisine features a savory array of delicious dishes with a flavor all their own. Afghan Kebab House II, New York City’s best Afghan restaurant, explains the history and dishes that make up this unique Middle Eastern cuisine.

Afghan food was influenced by both Afghanistan’s history and geography. In ancient times, Afghanistan was a bridge between the Far East and the West, a place where many trade routes converged. The flavors and dishes of Afghan cuisine were influenced by Indian, Persian, and Mongolian dishes. Afghan food got many of the spices that characterize it today, such as saffron, garam masala, chilies, and pepper, from India. From Persian cooking, Afghan cuisine adopted the use of mint, coriander, spinach, and green herbs. You'll find the Mongolian influence in Afghan dumplings and noodles.

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Due to the harsh winters and severe landscape of Afghanistan, many dishes are fatty. And despite the heavy influence of other nations' dishes, unlike other Middle Eastern cuisine, Afghan food isn’t very spicy. Instead, you'll find that dishes frequently contain dried fruits and nuts and are topped with yogurt and that there are many rice dishes, ranging from simple to more complex. Lamb and chicken are commonly used in the dishes, and bread is eaten with almost every meal. 

If you’re new to Middle Eastern cuisine or just want to try some delectable Afghan food, stop in at Afghan Kebab House II in New York. They serve authentic Afghan cuisine that is cooked on a charcoal grill to give it that mouthwatering grill flavor. Try some lamb kebabs, samosas, tandoori chicken, and a wide range of other delicious dishes, all for an affordable price.

For more information, call Afghan Kebab House II at (718) 813-9556 or visit their website

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