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Memelas are fried or toasted cakes made of masa topped with different fresh ingredients eaten as antojitos or snacks in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico which has its origins in Prehispanic food. They are similar to fresh corn tortillas, but are somewhat fatter.
Popular meze dishes in Greece, Cyprus, Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, Palestinian territories, Jordan, Armenia and Syria include:1  Mutabbal/Babaghanoush â eggplant (aubergine) mashed and mixed with seasonings.2  Hummus â a dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas.n Lebanon and Cyprus, meze is often a meal in its own right. There are vegetarian, meat or fish mezes. Groups of dishes arrive at the table about 4 or 5 at a time (usually between five and ten groups).