ENGLISH PROJECT Baked Kibbeh

Milena / Joo Paulo / Eliud / Christofer / Caio

Introduction Milena (02): Located in western Asia has a population of 260 million divided into 15 countries: Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Syria and Turkey. Generally it has an arid or semiarid climate, but there has several major rivers that provides for irrigation to support agriculture in limited areas. Its economy is based on the extraction of crude oil and tourism. According to OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) this region contain 65 percent of all world oil. Joo Paulo (02): The religion of the Middle East is much diversified. Around 92% of its populations is Muslim, and the remains are divided principally into Christians and Jews. The religion topic causes several conflicts between the Middle East countries. The oldest and principal is the conflict between Palestine and Israel. Both say that the region known by Holy Land belong to each one. This conflict caused much death and destruction. Religion Eliud (03): The majority of Arabs are Muslims. There are a large number of Arab Christians in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Iraq and Egypt. Many Muslim Arabs who are conservative in their religious beliefs do not eat pork or drink alcohol. They observe a fast in the daytime during Ramadan. Some Muslim women wear long dresses and scarves to cover the body. We as nurses should recognize that there are over 7 million Muslims in America, and over 1.5 billion worldwide all of whom must observe prayer 5 times a day. Health practices Christofer (03): Some people wear amulets for protection against the evil eye or will burn incense to keep the evil eye away from the sick. Such practices are declining and are used primarily to avoid illness and harm to a healthy person. Also, prayers and reading from Al Quran or the Bible help give comfort to patients and family members and enhance the patient's recovery. They place a high value in modern Western medicine and have confidence in the medical profession. They will answer questions, will listen carefully to the health care provider's advice, explanations and warnings, and will follow the provider's directions carefully.

Caio (03): Once symptoms have improved, many patients will stop taking the prescribed medication or will not return for a scheduled follow-up appointment. Nurses are perceived as helpers, not health care professionals, and their suggestions and advice are not taken seriously. They rely on their families, other relatives and close friends for support and help. It is common for the family member to stay with the patient and to help answer questions about the patient's health. In Arab countries, patients are told only the good news about their disease. In severe cases, the doctors generally report the seriousness of the illness and its likely consequences to a selected family member. Milena (03): They consider death to be a destiny decided by God. Family members need to be with the body until it is ready to be removed from the hospital. Muslims prefer to bury the body on the day death occurs. Social customs Milena (04): Elders have a prestigious status in the Arab family because of their experience. Family members look to elders for advice. An individual who becomes sick will turn first to family members, especially elders, for support, comfort and advice. They may recommend safe, simple home remedies. Joo Paulo (04): When a patient is admitted to the hospital, it is a social obligation for friends and family to visit and bring presents such as flowers, cookies or chocolate. In the Arab Culture there is a strong sense of Paternalism what most Westerners call "Male Dominance". What is so important to the balance of the subject is to understand that the females role is equivalent and she is the Maternal powerhouse in her home. Men by culture give orders, but by the faith of Islam they are the "protectors" of their families. Christofer (04): They do take orders from their womenfolk but within the construct of the family for it would be disrespectful to do so socially. Usually, the couples are forbidden to kiss in public, the disobedience of this law can take the couple to the police station, or even to the girl's house to give him explanations if she's not married. In school, boys and girls sit in different sides. Many of them of both sexes wear long robes called galabeyias. Maternal and child health Eliud (05): Most Arabs consider childbirth to be a female issue only. A woman in labor is usually surrounded by female relatives and friends. Fathers are not admitted to the labor room. Midwives play an important role in prenatal care, delivery and post delivery consultation and are held in high regard in society and in the medical profession. Arab women prefer to breasted their newborns. Arabs in general do not approve having an abortion. It is an Arab tradition to circumcise newborn boys.

Privacy Christofer (05): Some Arabs are reluctant to disclose detailed information about themselves and their families to strangers. They tend to give as little information as possible and may not give enough for a proper diagnosis. Being conservative, they may be embarrassed by questions about their sexual relationships and other personal questions. Sexual problems and venereal diseases are difficult for Arab patients to deal with. Women are shy to talk about their private lives and may feel more comfortable with women doctors. Typically, Arabs look down on people who are mentally ill. Patients with mental health concerns do not like to share this information with their relatives or friends and are shy of seeking professional help. Diet Caio (05): Diet may be an issue for Muslim patients. During Ramadan, many patients resist taking medications or eating during the daytime. Since Muslims do not eat pork, patients may not eat all hospital meals. Some eat only Halal meat (meat from animals slaughtered according to Islamic tradition). Recipe: Bakes Kibbeh Ingredients (Milena 06) 1 kg of ground lamb; 500 g bulgur; 2 onions, finely chopped; Chopped mint; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; Olive; Chopped chives.

How to prepare (Joo Paulo 07) First leave the bulgur to soak for about three hours. Leave to soak the wheat kebab for 3 hours. After drain well and squeeze the bulgur. In a bowl mix the other ingredients or grinder it in a food processor. Put it into a baking sheet previously greased with olive oil. Bake it in oven at 180 degrees for 40-60 minutes. The recipe yields between 10 and 12 portions. Serve it with lemon.
Here in Brazil, they put cheese in the recipe. In the Meddle East, they prefer the sour and ricotta. We do not use because it would make the recipe more expensive and not everyone likes these kind of cheeses.