Is Makdous a Fermented Food? Unpacking the Traditional Process
                                
                                
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                                Originating in the Levant region hundreds of years ago, makdous was an ideal way to preserve seasonal eggplants. But is makdous a fermented food? While its oil-cured nature sometimes causes confusion, the traditional preparation process does indeed involve fermentation.