Matbakh | Food of the Arab World

There’s a story in every pot, a history in every spice blend, and a conversation waiting to happen around every table. Matbakh | Food of the Arab World, from the team at afikra, is built on that idea. Rather than just presenting recipes, this series digs into the rich, layered connections between food, culture, and memory across the Arab world. Each episode is a deep dive with a different voice-chefs, historians, writers, and critics-who bring their personal and professional perspectives to the table. You’ll hear about dishes you might know and love, alongside hidden gems and ingredients that haven’t gotten their due. The conversations naturally explore where these foods come from, how they’ve traveled and transformed, and where they might be headed next. It’s a podcast that understands a cuisine is never static; it’s a living, evolving record of people and places. Tuning in feels less like a lecture and more like pulling up a chair to a fascinating, ongoing discussion where flavor is the starting point for everything from art and society to politics and identity.