One of my students from Saudi Arabia invited JJ and I over for lunch today. We were not real sure what to expect since neither of us have any experience with Middle Eastern cuisine.  My student and his family served Kabsa with lamb, and we were impressed.  Apparently, this is the dish that is usually cooked during celebrations, and my student’s wife’s family served it when their wedding plans were arranged. I loved listening to their stories about their country, and I think this is one of the reasons that I really love to work with international students.

It is our turn to cook Korean food for them now. JJ and I are thinking about experimenting with lamb cooked like Samgyupsal or trying to find some Halal Beef.