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Common ingredients include {{wp|olives}} and {{wp|olive oil}}, {{wp|pitas}}, {{wp|honey}}, {{wp|sesame seeds}}, {{wp|dates}}, {{wp|sumac}}, {{wp|chickpeas}}, {{wp|mint}}, {{wp|rice}} and {{wp|parsley}}, and popular dishes include {{wp|kebabs}}, {{wp|dolmas}}, {{wp|falafel}}, {{wp|baklava}}, {{wp|yogurt}}, {{wp|doner kebab}}, {{wp|shawarma}} and {{wp|mulukhiyah}}. The region was also influenced by dumplings from [[Dolong]] brought through the [[Silk Road]]; {{wp|turmeric}} and other spices from [[Pukhgundi]]; {{wp|cloves}}, {{wp|peppercorns}} and {{wp|allspice}} from the [[Spice Islands]]; {{wp|okra}} from [[Kandara]], and {{wp|tomatoes}} from [[Crona]].

Religion has impacted the cuisine by making {{wp|lamb}} the primary meat since ~~Muslims~~ do not eat pork, and beef was sacred under the [[Arunid Empire]] and therefore it's cultivation never took off. Alcohol is Haram under Islamic law but young urban cosmopolitans do imbibe alcohol. Palm wine is locally produced but all other alcohols are imported. [[Granquai Restaurant Chain]] ~~is prolific~~ in the urban ~~cores of~~ Bulkh and is ~~where most~~ of the ~~youth do their drinking~~.

Religion has impacted the cuisine by making {{wp|lamb}} the primary meat since {{wp|Muslim}}s do not eat pork, and beef was sacred under the [[Arunid Empire]] and therefore it's cultivation never took off. Alcohol is Haram under Islamic law but young urban cosmopolitans do imbibe alcohol. Palm wine is locally produced but all other alcohols are imported.

====Alcohol====

Alcohol is Haram under Islamic law and temperance has been a central point of [[Mercantile Reform Protestantism]] at some points of the late modern period. These religious prohibitions, however, haven't eliminated alcohol consumption in Bulkh, especially in the 21st century, amongst a burgeoning population of young, [[Occidental|occidental]]y educated, urban cosmopolitans. Their once discreet defiance has become more overt in the last few decades and has given rise to a burgeoning drinking culture, thriving primarily in the bustling urban centers. [[Granquai Restaurant Chain]] has become a haven for young urbanites seeking to indulge in the sweet nectar of the Gods, hamdullah. While ostensibly serving a menu of local and international cuisine, Granquai's lounges features a place, discreetly tucked away from public view for these youth and offers a sense of community and liberation, away from the prying eyes of the generally conservative society. The young urban professional drinking scene in Bulkh extends beyond mere hedonism. It represents a generational shift, a quiet rebellion against stringent social norms. Young Bulkhiyeen, exposed to global influences through education and media, are increasingly questioning traditional values. Alcohol, in this context, becomes a tool of self-expression, a symbol of defiance against a conservative establishment.

Palm wine is made locally from the sap of palm trees. It predates [[Oduniyyad Caliphate]]'s and {{Wp|Islam}}'s arrival in the region and enjoys a degree of cultural acceptance, especially in the {{wp|Bedouin}} community. Often associated with rural communities and traditional festivities, palm wine has been shielded from religious interference, but its alcohol content is artificially made lower out of respect for Islamic morays.

== History ==

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 Common ingredients include {{wp|olives}} and {{wp|olive oil}}, {{wp|pitas}}, {{wp|honey}}, {{wp|sesame seeds}}, {{wp|dates}}, {{wp|sumac}}, {{wp|chickpeas}}, {{wp|mint}}, {{wp|rice}} and {{wp|parsley}}, and popular dishes include {{wp|kebabs}}, {{wp|dolmas}}, {{wp|falafel}}, {{wp|baklava}}, {{wp|yogurt}}, {{wp|doner kebab}}, {{wp|shawarma}} and {{wp|mulukhiyah}}. The region was also influenced by dumplings from [[Dolong]] brought through the [[Silk Road]]; {{wp|turmeric}} and other spices from [[Pukhgundi]]; {{wp|cloves}}, {{wp|peppercorns}} and {{wp|allspice}} from the [[Spice Islands]]; {{wp|okra}} from [[Kandara]], and {{wp|tomatoes}} from [[Crona]].
-Religion has impacted the cuisine by making {{wp|lamb}} the primary meat since Muslims do not eat pork, and beef was sacred under the [[Arunid Empire]] and therefore it's cultivation never took off. Alcohol is Haram under Islamic law but young urban cosmopolitans do imbibe alcohol. Palm wine is locally produced but all other alcohols are imported. [[Granquai Restaurant Chain]] is prolific in the urban cores of Bulkh and is where most of the youth do their drinking.
+Religion has impacted the cuisine by making {{wp|lamb}} the primary meat since {{wp|Muslim}}s do not eat pork, and beef was sacred under the [[Arunid Empire]] and therefore it's cultivation never took off. Alcohol is Haram under Islamic law but young urban cosmopolitans do imbibe alcohol. Palm wine is locally produced but all other alcohols are imported.
+====Alcohol====
+Alcohol is Haram under Islamic law and temperance has been a central point of [[Mercantile Reform Protestantism]] at some points of the late modern period. These religious prohibitions, however, haven't eliminated alcohol consumption in Bulkh, especially in the 21st century, amongst a burgeoning population of young, [[Occidental|occidental]]y educated, urban cosmopolitans. Their once discreet defiance has become more overt in the last few decades and has given rise to a burgeoning drinking culture, thriving primarily in the bustling urban centers. [[Granquai Restaurant Chain]] has become a haven for young urbanites seeking to indulge in the sweet nectar of the Gods, hamdullah. While ostensibly serving a menu of local and international cuisine, Granquai's lounges features a place, discreetly tucked away from public view for these youth and offers a sense of community and liberation, away from the prying eyes of the generally conservative society. The young urban professional drinking scene in Bulkh extends beyond mere hedonism. It represents a generational shift, a quiet rebellion against stringent social norms. Young Bulkhiyeen, exposed to global influences through education and media, are increasingly questioning traditional values. Alcohol, in this context, becomes a tool of self-expression, a symbol of defiance against a conservative establishment.
+Palm wine is made locally from the sap of palm trees. It predates [[Oduniyyad Caliphate]]'s and {{Wp|Islam}}'s arrival in the region and enjoys a degree of cultural acceptance, especially in the {{wp|Bedouin}} community. Often associated with rural communities and traditional festivities, palm wine has been shielded from religious interference, but its alcohol content is artificially made lower out of respect for Islamic morays.
 == History ==

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