Middle Eastern food: Countless stories to tell

Have you ever wondered why they call it a Lebanese cucumber or Lebanese bread? Or how classic Middle Eastern desserts such as kunefe and baklava made it onto the menu at your local café. Behind every Arabic dish or product, you see, there’s a story to be told about how it crossed the seas to Australia. Season one of BaSSamat, looks at the individuals and families who have contributed to Australia’s culinary landscape by introducing classic Arabic dishes and products.