Very Rev. Joseph Tarzi, Ph.D. The Syrian Urhoyan Cuisine. Very Rev. Fr. The Urhoyan cuisine has been developed throughout centuries handed down from parents to children for generations. Joseph Tarzi learned these recipies from his mother, sister and other skillful Syrian Urhoyan cooks.
Some varieties are rich and sophisticated.
They are prepared specially for banquets and festivities. Others are simple and nutritious. They were invented by the Urhoyan people at times of hardships. These simple and inexpensive dishes served as sustenance during periods of distress and famine. Among the numerous varieties of Urhoyan foods there stand out few dishes that have been closely associated with Urhoyan Syrians.