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Lebanon Cuisine

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Signature Lebanon Dishes

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Arayes

A classic Lebanese street food, Arayes are pita breads stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spiced ground lamb and then grilled until golden brown and crispy. The result is a delicious, savory pocket with a satisfying crunch.

Lebanon·Easy·40-45 minutes

Arnabeet Mekli

A classic Lebanese mezze dish featuring crispy, golden-brown fried cauliflower florets drizzled with a tangy tahini-lemon sauce. Simple, satisfying, and perfect for sharing.

Lebanon·Medium·55 minutes

Atayef

Atayef are delicate, sweet Lebanese stuffed pancakes, often enjoyed during Ramadan. They can be filled with a rich clotted cream (ashta) or a spiced nut mixture, then either fried or served as is, and finally drizzled with fragrant sugar syrup. A truly festive treat!

Lebanon·Medium·4 hours 45 minutes

Awarma

A traditional Lebanese mountain delicacy, awarma is lamb confit, slow-cooked and preserved in its own rendered fat. This method ensures longevity, making it a staple for preservation. It's incredibly versatile and can be used in various dishes, from breakfast eggs to hearty stews.

Lebanon·Easy·50-60 minutes

Baba Ganoush

A classic smoky Lebanese eggplant dip, fire-charred for an irresistible depth of flavor, then blended with creamy tahini, pungent garlic, and bright lemon juice. It's a smoother, more refined cousin to mutabbal.

Lebanon·Easy·2 hours 15 minutes

Bamia bil Lahm

A hearty and flavorful Lebanese stew featuring tender lamb and tender okra simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. This dish is a comforting classic, perfect for any season.

Lebanon·Easy·50-55 minutes

Batata Harra

Batata Harra is a beloved Lebanese mezze dish featuring perfectly crispy, golden-brown potato cubes tossed with a vibrant and spicy mixture of fresh garlic, cilantro, chili flakes, and lemon juice. It's a simple yet incredibly flavorful appetizer or side.

Lebanon·Easy·1 hour 15 minutes

Bazella w Riz

A heartwarming and classic Lebanese comfort dish featuring tender peas and seasoned ground meat simmered in a rich tomato sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for a family meal.

Lebanon·Medium·12 hours 50 minutes (including marinating)

Chicken Shawarma

Tender, marinated chicken thighs roasted to perfection and shaved thin, served in warm pita bread with creamy toum (garlic sauce), tangy pickles, and fresh vegetables. This recipe recreates the essence of traditional Middle Eastern rotating spit-roasted meat at home.

Lebanon·Easy·11 hours 30 minutes (including soaking)

Fassolia bil Lahm

A hearty and comforting Lebanese stew featuring tender lamb and soft white beans simmered in a rich tomato sauce, infused with the warm aroma of cinnamon. Perfect for a chilly evening.

Lebanon·Easy·45 minutes

Fatteh Hummus

A classic Lebanese layered dish featuring crispy pita bread, tender chickpeas, and a creamy yogurt-tahini sauce, often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or a light meal. The dish is finished with toasted pine nuts and a drizzle of spiced butter.

Lebanon·Easy·35-40 minutes

Fattoush

A vibrant and refreshing Lebanese bread salad featuring crispy fried pita pieces tossed with an array of fresh vegetables and a tangy sumac and pomegranate molasses vinaigrette.

Lebanon·Easy·1.5 - 2 hours (plus overnight soaking)

Foul Mdammas

A classic Lebanese breakfast dish, Foul Mdammas features tender, slow-cooked fava beans simmered with garlic, lemon, and warming cumin. It's a hearty and satisfying start to the day, often served with fresh vegetables and a drizzle of olive oil.

Lebanon·Easy·12-16 hours (including soaking and cooking)

Foul Mudammas

A classic Lebanese breakfast staple, Foul Mudammas features slow-cooked fava beans mashed and seasoned with garlic, cumin, lemon juice, and finished with a generous drizzle of olive oil and fresh parsley. It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect served with warm pita bread.

Lebanon·Easy·1 hour

Hindbeh bil Zeit

A classic Lebanese mezze dish featuring tender, slightly bitter dandelion greens sautéed with sweet caramelized onions and rich olive oil. The interplay of bitter greens and sweet onions creates a uniquely satisfying flavor profile.

Lebanon·Easy·12-24 hours (including soaking)

Hummus bi Tahini

Authentic Lebanese Hummus bi Tahini, a luxuriously creamy chickpea dip blended with rich tahini, bright lemon juice, and pungent garlic. This recipe aims for the silkiest texture and most vibrant flavor, a true testament to its origin.

Lebanon·Medium·2 hours 45 minutes

Kaak

Lebanese Ka'ak are soft, chewy, ring-shaped bread, generously coated in sesame seeds. A quintessential street food, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack, perfect with a spread of cheese or za'atar.

Lebanon·Easy·1 hour 20 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes

Kafta bil Sayniyeh

A comforting and flavorful one-pan Lebanese dish featuring seasoned ground meat (kafta) baked with layers of thinly sliced potatoes and tomatoes. This 'sayniyeh' (meaning 'on a tray') is a classic home-cooked meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a gathering.

Lebanon·Easy·35-37 minutes

Kafta Meshwi

Kafta Meshwi is a quintessential Lebanese dish featuring seasoned ground meat molded onto flat skewers and grilled to perfection. It's a staple at any Middle Eastern barbecue, offering a flavorful and satisfying experience.

Lebanon·Medium·2 hours 10 minutes

Kebbeh bil Sanieh

A classic Lebanese comfort food, Kebbeh bil Sanieh features a flavorful mixture of bulgur wheat and ground lamb forming a savory crust, encasing a rich filling of spiced meat and toasted pine nuts. This baked dish is a traditional centerpiece for family gatherings, especially on Sundays.

Lebanon·Hard·2 hours

Kibbeh

Lebanon's national dish - torpedo-shaped bulgur shells filled with spiced lamb and pine nuts, deep-fried to perfection. This recipe focuses on the classic fried version.

Lebanon·Medium·2 hours

Kibbeh Arnabiyeh

A unique and flavorful Lebanese dish featuring perfectly fried kibbeh balls simmered in a rich, creamy tahini sauce infused with bright lemon and aromatic orange peel. This preparation offers a delightful contrast of textures and a complex, savory-sweet flavor profile.

Lebanon·Medium·1 hour 35 minutes - 1 hour 45 minutes

Kibbeh bil Saniyeh

A classic Lebanese dish featuring a savory mixture of ground lamb and fine bulgur, layered with a spiced pine nut and meat filling, then baked to golden perfection in a tray. This comforting and flavorful dish is a staple in Lebanese cuisine.

Lebanon·Hard·2 hours 15 minutes

Kibbeh Maklieh

Authentic Lebanese Kibbeh Maklieh, featuring crispy, torpedo-shaped shells made from a fine bulgur and meat mixture, filled with a savory spiced lamb and pine nut filling. This is a beloved and iconic dish in Lebanese cuisine.

Lebanon·Medium·45 minutes

Kibbeh Nayeh

A traditional Lebanese delicacy, Kibbeh Nayeh is a finely textured raw lamb and bulgur dish, seasoned with spices and served with olive oil. It's a testament to the freshness of ingredients and the trust between the cook and the diner.

Lebanon·Medium·45 minutes

Kibbeh Nayyeh

Kibbeh Nayyeh is a traditional Lebanese dish of finely ground raw lamb mixed with fine bulgur wheat, onions, and aromatic spices. It's a delicate and flavorful appetizer, best enjoyed fresh with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh mint leaves.

Lebanon·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 20 minutes

Knafeh Nabulsieh

Knafeh Nabulsieh is a legendary Middle Eastern dessert featuring shredded phyllo dough (kadaif) layered with stretchy, brined cheese and drenched in a sweet sugar syrup. This version is a classic Lebanese rendition.

Lebanon·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes - 1 hour 20 minutes

Knefeh bil Jibneh

A beloved Lebanese dessert featuring a golden, toasted semolina crust encasing a layer of warm, stretchy Akkawi cheese, all drenched in a sweet sugar syrup and garnished with crunchy pistachios. This dish is a delightful balance of textures and flavors, perfect for ending a meal.

Lebanon·Medium·2 hours 45 minutes

Kousa Mahshi

A classic Lebanese summer dish featuring tender zucchini hollowed out and generously filled with a savory mixture of ground lamb, rice, and aromatic spices, then simmered in a flavorful broth. The zucchini becomes meltingly soft while the filling is hearty and delicious.

Lebanon·Medium·1 hour 45 minutes

Koussa Mahshi

Tender baby zucchini hollowed out and generously filled with a savory mixture of spiced ground lamb and rice, then gently simmered in a light tomato broth. A classic and comforting Lebanese dish.

Lebanon·Easy·24 hours 10 minutes (including straining)

Labneh

A luxuriously thick and creamy Middle Eastern strained yogurt, essential for any mezze spread. Traditionally served drizzled with fragrant extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of earthy za'atar, perfect for scooping with warm pita bread.

Lebanon·Medium·1 hour 45 minutes (including dough rising)

Lahm bi Ajeen

Lahm bi Ajeen are delicious, thin Lebanese meat pies featuring a spiced lamb topping on a crisp, baked dough base. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving is essential for brightness.

Lebanon·Easy·4 hours 20 minutes to 12 hours 20 minutes (including marinating)

Lahm Meshwi

Tender, marinated lamb cubes grilled to perfection on skewers, a quintessential Lebanese BBQ favorite.

Lebanon·Medium·2 hours 15 minutes

Lebanese Baklava

A classic Lebanese celebration sweet featuring delicate layers of phyllo dough, a rich mixed nut filling, and a fragrant orange blossom syrup. This baklava is crisp, sweet, and aromatic, perfect for special occasions.

Lebanon·Easy·35 minutes

Lebanese Fatteh

A classic Lebanese layered dish featuring crispy toasted pita bread, warm chickpeas, a creamy tahini-yogurt sauce, and a garnish of pine nuts fried in butter. Traditionally enjoyed as a celebratory breakfast, especially during Eid.

Lebanon·Easy·35-37 minutes

Lebanese Kafta Skewers

Flavorful Lebanese spiced meat skewers made with ground lamb, fresh parsley, and onion, grilled to juicy perfection. Traditionally served in pita bread with fresh vegetables.

Lebanon·Easy·1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 15 minutes

Loubieh bil Zeit

A classic Lebanese summer dish featuring tender green beans slowly braised with ripe tomatoes, onions, and garlic in abundant olive oil. This dish is traditionally served at room temperature, making it a perfect make-ahead option for gatherings.

Lebanon·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes (plus optional chilling time)

Maamoul

Traditional Lebanese filled semolina cookies, often made for Easter and Eid celebrations. These delightful cookies feature a crumbly semolina dough encasing a sweet date or spiced nut filling, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Lebanon·Easy·25 minutes

Makanek

Authentic Lebanese makanek are small, intensely flavored lamb sausages, pan-fried to a perfect crisp and then coated in a sweet and tangy pomegranate molasses glaze. Toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch, making this a popular dish for breakfast or as part of a mezze spread.

Lebanon·Medium·2 weeks (including curing)

Makdous

A traditional Lebanese delicacy of tender baby eggplants stuffed with a flavorful mixture of walnuts, chili paste, and garlic, then preserved in olive oil. Makdous are a staple breakfast item and a delightful appetizer.

Lebanon·Easy·1 hour 45 minutes (including dough rising)

Manakish bi Zaatar

A beloved Lebanese breakfast staple, Manakish bi Zaatar are soft, pillowy flatbreads generously topped with a fragrant mixture of zaatar spice blend and olive oil. They are perfect served warm, either folded like a taco or enjoyed flat, often accompanied by a cup of tea or laban (yogurt drink).

Lebanon·Easy·1 hour 45 minutes (including dough rising)

Manakish Za'atar

Authentic Lebanese za'atar flatbread, a beloved street food breakfast. A soft, slightly chewy dough is generously topped with a fragrant paste of za'atar spice blend and olive oil, then baked until golden and puffed. Simple, delicious, and deeply satisfying.

Lebanon·Easy·1 hour 45 minutes (including dough rising)

Manakish Zaatar

Manakish Zaatar is a beloved Lebanese flatbread, traditionally enjoyed for breakfast. A simple yet flavorful dough is topped with a fragrant mixture of zaatar (a blend of herbs, sesame seeds, and sumac) and olive oil, then baked until golden and slightly crispy.

Lebanon·Medium·2 hours

Maqluba

A dramatic and flavorful Lebanese upside-down rice dish, featuring layers of spiced meat, tender fried vegetables, and aromatic rice, all flipped onto a platter for a stunning presentation. The name 'Maqluba' literally means 'upside-down' in Arabic.

Lebanon·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Mloukhieh

A deeply flavorful and traditional Lebanese stew featuring tender chicken and the unique, earthy notes of jute leaves (mloukhieh). This dish is known for its distinctive, slightly viscous texture and is a beloved staple in Lebanese cuisine.

Lebanon·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Moghrabieh

A fragrant and hearty Lebanese celebration dish featuring tender chicken, plump chickpeas, sweet pearl onions, and giant moghrabieh pearls simmered in a richly spiced broth. This dish is known for its aromatic blend of cinnamon and caraway.

Lebanon·Easy·2 hours 15 minutes (including chilling)

Mouhallabieh

A delicate and fragrant Lebanese milk pudding, subtly flavored with rose water and topped with crunchy pistachios. This light dessert is a perfect ending to any meal.

Lebanon·Easy·1 hour 10 minutes

Mujadara

A humble yet incredibly comforting Lebanese dish of tender lentils and fluffy rice, crowned with deeply caramelized, crispy fried onions. It's a testament to how simple ingredients can create profound flavor.

Lebanon·Easy·1 hour 35 minutes

Mujaddara Hamra

A hearty and flavorful Lebanese dish featuring red lentils and bulgur, slow-cooked with deeply caramelized onions for a rich, sweet, and savory profile. This 'red' version relies on the natural breakdown of red lentils.

Lebanon·Easy·50-55 minutes (plus cooling time for syrup)

Namoura

A delightful Lebanese tea-time treat: a moist, syrup-soaked semolina cake topped with tahini and a single almond on each piece. This recipe offers a detailed guide to achieving a perfectly golden and fragrant Namoura.

Lebanon·Medium·2 hours

Riz a Dajaj

A fragrant and celebratory Lebanese dish featuring tender, spiced chicken layered over aromatic rice, enriched with toasted nuts and a hint of cinnamon. This dish is a centerpiece for special occasions.

Lebanon·Medium·1 hour 45 minutes

Riz a Djaj

A fragrant and flavorful Lebanese rice dish featuring tender shredded chicken, spiced rice, and a generous topping of toasted nuts. Traditionally served as a centerpiece for celebrations and feasts.

Lebanon·Easy·1 hour

Riz bil Adas

A simple yet deeply satisfying Lebanese comfort food, Riz bil Adas combines tender lentils and fluffy rice, crowned with a generous topping of deeply caramelized, crispy fried onions. It's a humble dish that proves deliciousness doesn't require complexity.

Lebanon·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Sambousek

Crispy, golden fried pastries filled with a savory mixture of spiced ground lamb, onions, and toasted pine nuts. A quintessential mezze dish, perfect for sharing.

Lebanon·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Samkeh Harra

Samkeh Harra, a specialty from Tripoli, is a flavorful and aromatic baked fish dish featuring a spicy tahini sauce, fresh cilantro, and a delightful crunch from toasted pine nuts and walnuts. The 'harra' in the name signifies its characteristic spiciness.

Lebanon·Medium·1 hour 45 minutes

Sayyadieh

A classic Lebanese coastal dish featuring flaky white fish served over deeply caramelized onion rice, often called 'Sidon's pride'. The rich flavor comes from slow-cooked onions and a fragrant fish stock.

Lebanon·Medium·45-50 minutes

Sfeeha bil Lahm

Authentic Lebanese open-faced meat pies, featuring a savory lamb and onion topping on a soft dough base, traditionally garnished with toasted pine nuts and a squeeze of fresh lemon. A beloved street food.

Lebanon·Medium·2 hours 15 minutes (including dough rising)

Sfiha

Authentic Lebanese open-faced meat pies, a specialty from Baalbek. These savory pies feature a spiced lamb filling with a distinctive tang from pomegranate molasses, baked on a simple bread dough base.

Lebanon·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 10 minutes

Sfiha Baalbakieh

Authentic Sfiha Baalbakieh, a regional specialty from Baalbek, Lebanon. These are open-faced meat pies characterized by their distinctive raised edges, filled with a savory mixture of ground lamb, tomatoes, onions, and tangy pomegranate molasses.

Lebanon·Medium·2 hours 15 minutes (including dough rising)

Sfiha Baalbek

Sfiha Baalbek are traditional open-face meat pies, a specialty of the city of Baalbek, known for their savory lamb topping studded with pine nuts. These are best enjoyed fresh and hot from the oven.

Lebanon·Easy·2 weeks (minimum aging)

Shanklish

Shanklish is a traditional Lebanese aged cheese, typically formed into balls and coated with zaatar and chili flakes. It's a flavorful mezze with a distinct, pungent aroma and taste, often enjoyed with fresh vegetables and bread.

Lebanon·Easy·4 hours 25 minutes (including marinating)

Shish Taouk

Tender, yogurt-marinated chicken cubes grilled to perfection with a slight char. A ubiquitous and beloved Lebanese favorite, traditionally served with a potent garlic sauce (Toum).

Lebanon·Easy·1 hour 55 minutes

Shorbat Freekeh

A deeply flavorful and nutritious Lebanese soup featuring smoky green wheat (freekeh) and tender chicken. This hearty soup is perfect for a comforting winter meal.

Lebanon·Easy·50 minutes

Tabbouleh

A vibrant and refreshing Lebanese parsley salad, where fresh herbs, particularly parsley and mint, are the stars, complemented by a small amount of fine bulgur, diced tomatoes, and scallions, all brought together with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing.

Lebanon·Medium·20 minutes

Toum

Toum is an intensely flavorful and creamy Lebanese garlic sauce, achieved through a slow emulsification process. It's a staple accompaniment, particularly beloved with grilled meats and chicken.

Lebanon·Hard·3 hours

Warak Enab

Tender grape leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of spiced rice and ground lamb, then gently braised until meltingly soft. A beloved classic of Levantine cuisine.

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