Category: Lebanese
Top 10 Most Popular Lebanese Dishes
1. Hummus (Houmous, Hommus, Hummus b’tahini) This internationally popular, beige-colored spread is traditionally made with mashed chickpeas, tahini sesame paste, lemon juice, and garlic. People across the world love hummus for its tangy flavor and the fact that it is filled with nutrients. When served, it is typically dressed with ... more
Read moreBarazek – Traditional Syrian Sesame Pistachio Cookies
Barazek is a delicious Syrian cookie with sesame seeds and crushed pistachios. With its light and crisp texture, this little sweet delicacy goes perfectly with a hot drink. INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH: 3 1/2 CUP FLOUR1 CUP GHEE1 CUP SUGAR1/2 CUP WATER1/2 CUP SYRUP PISTACHIOS FOR THE SESAME:250 GRAMS (0.50 ... more
Read moreLEBANESE LENTIL-SPINACH SOUP | LEBANESE RECIPES
HANDS-ON TIME 5 mins COOK TIME 30 mins TOTAL TIME 35 mins Author: Erica (coffee & quinoa) Yields: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 tsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp cumin (yes, Tbsp) 1/2 tsp coriander 5 cups vegetable stock ... more
Read moreGluten-free Vegan Samosa, Two Ways
Author: Nada E. (one arab vegan) Recipe type: Snacks and SidesCuisine: Middle Eastern Prep time: 20 minsCook time: 10 minsTotal time: 30 mins Serves: 8 samosas Ingredients For the potato filling 1 medium potato, peeled and mashed 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed ½ cup peas and ... more
Read moreMediterranean roast vegetables | LEBANESE RECIPES
0:15 Prep | 0:40 Cook | 8 Servings Invite friends and family to share a delicious feast of modern Easter classics. INGREDIENTS 1 Butternut pumpkin, halved, seeded, peeled, thickly sliced 2 red onions, cut into wedges 1 red capsicum, halved, seeded, thickly sliced lengthways 200g green olives 3 sprigs fresh ... more
Read moreClassic Greek Salad | LEBANESE RECIPES
Level: Easy Total: 20 min Prep: 20 min Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced Kosher salt 1/4 cup red wine vinegar Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon dried oregano Freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus ... more
Read moreMUJADARA PITA ROLL UP | LEBANESE RECIPES
The Mujadara Pita Roll Up is a great way to eat mujadara, the pilaf of lentils and bulgur with caramelized onions, on the go. Get the mujadara recipe here. Use large, thin, soft, pliable pita bread for the roll-up. You can cut the pita in half, or just keep one ... more
Read moreZAATAR CHICKEN RECIPE | LEBANESE RECIPES
My mums zaatar chicken is unrivalled in its deliciousness because her recipe brings out the tanginess of the zaatar without scorching it. I’ve seen a lot of recipes that instruct you to just marinade the chicken in zaatar then bake it which means you end up with a very ... more
Read moreSfiha (Lahm Bi Ajin) | LEBANESE RECIPES
Sfiha (Lahm Bi Ajin) is an open-faced meat pie that is filled with ground beef of lamb, onions, tomatoes and tahini, perfect to make for a large gathering. INGREDIENTS FOR THE DOUGH: 3 CUPS FLOWER 2 1/2 TSP INSTANT YEAST 1/4 TSP MILK 2 TSP SALT 2 TBSP WHITE VINEGAR ... more
Read moreBasbousa with Cream (Basbousa Bl Qeshta)
Creamy and easy to make basbousa Bl Qeshta. Moist, spongy, sweet and melts in your mouth. Ingredients First layer: Medium semolina: 1 cup Sugar: 3/4 cup Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup Eggs: 2 Vanilla: 1 teaspoon Baking powder: 1 tablespoon Cream: 1 can (175 grams) The second layer: Liquid milk: 2 ... more
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