Lebanese cuisine: delicious dishes and live foods spread around the world

Recently, hundreds of restaurants have been opened in Europe, the United States of America and the Arabian Gulf under the name of Lebanese cuisine, where the most delicious Lebanese dishes are served in these restaurants. Lebanese cuisines are highly praised and are considered one of the most popular restaurants for visitors, because Lebanese cuisine is usually comprehensive, accommodating all flavors throughout history.

The diversity of Lebanese cuisine is a result of the multiple cultures that Lebanon has passed through throughout history, and this made the people of Lebanon have a lot of mixed dishes and experiences between Western and Eastern kitchens. Besides, Lebanon is a coastal country, and this also made the people of Lebanon distinguished in seafood. Lebanese cuisine also depends on a number of ingredients that are secrets of this ancient cuisine, such as high-quality olive oil, fresh mountain herbs, and distinguished Levantine vegetables and fruits, all of these ingredients distinguish Lebanese cuisine and make it one of the best around the world.

Kibbeh intention

One of the most delicious Lebanese dishes as it is rich in protein and iron. Kibbeh consists of fresh raw meat, but the meat must be of high quality, and lamb or veal can be used. The meat is finely chopped, then mixed with mint bulgur, and some important additions are added to it, onions, salt spices, black pepper and cumin. Also, there is no objection to some fresh mint, parsley, olive oil and lemon, all of these ingredients are mixed with each other until the mixture coheres together, then the meatballs are mixed in the form of small balls or discs and are served with fresh lettuce leaves.

Shawarma

Shawarma is widespread in the Levant generally such as Syria and Lebanon. The most famous Lebanese restaurants around the world are famous for their fresh Lebanese shawarma. Unknowingly, Lebanese shawarma can be cooked in several forms, not just the customary form. There are chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, lamb shawarma and vegetarian shawarma. This meal is spread around the world and is considered one of the most popular dishes in Lebanese cuisine.

Preparing shawarma is not simple especially in restaurants. The meat is brought and dissected into medium-sized slices, then it is planted in order in an iron skewer, until it is a large column of meat, this column is installed in an oven dedicated to shawarma, and the ripe layer is cut from the outside on a grill in which fresh vegetables such as green and red peppers, tomatoes and yogurt are placed so that the meat texture is not dry. Shawarma is served with lots of sauces and pickles, but the most important of all is the famous garlic sauce with pickled cucumbers.

Lebanese Grill

Lebanese grills are the most famous and requested dishes in Lebanese restaurants, because they have a Levantine flavor and meat cooked with pomegranate molasses, which gives a sour taste that is loved by many people. Grills in the Lebanese language also mean generosity, meaning that if a person wants to honor another person, he intends to do it with grilled meat, which is the most served dish in Lebanese celebrations and occasions. The most famous Lebanese grill is shish tawook, which is for lovers of grilled chicken, where it is seasoned to the size of the chicken with onions, peppers and parsley and then the chicken is grilled in a metal skewer on charcoal. Served with vegetables and Arabic bread, what distinguishes it most is its ease of preparation and delicious taste.

Grilled kofta is also one of the most important grills in Lebanese cuisine where beef or lamb is minced to a degree that is not soft. Mix the meat with onions and kofta spices, then the meatballs are instilled in an iron skewer for fixation, and the skewer is placed on the charcoal, then the skewer is stirred every two minutes at the heat of the charcoal, usually the fat from the meat is melted on the coal to come out the famous grill smoke, which characterizes most Lebanese grill restaurants around the world. Kebabs, grilled chicken and grilled fish are all grilled meat categories in Lebanese cuisine.

Lebanese Manakish

The origins of Lebanese manakish gossipers date back to the era of the Romans in Lebanon, where they made flat bread called house, covered with cheese and thyme. Over time, the people of Lebanon extended the pita to the manakish, and this bread was eaten with a variety of stuffings such as minced meat, cheese and vegetables, according to each person's preference. It consists of a dough that is made from flour, water and yeast. The most popular types of manakish in Lebanon are manakish with minced meat and cheese.

Lebanese Tabbouleh

This dish is the dream of every person who does not eat meat and eats only vegetables. Considered by the people of Lebanon, it is the most important type of power, and it is spread throughout the Arab world, and it is known as the Lebanese tabbouleh. It consists of a collection of beautiful vegetables such as parsley, bulgur, tomatoes, onions and olive oil with lemon juice and is decorated from the edges with lettuce leaf, which is one of the most delicious appetizers in Lebanese cuisine.

Lebanese Mafrouka

If we mention Sham I mentioned Sham sweets. Lebanese Mafrouka is one of the most famous popular sweets in Lebanon. A traditional dessert made up of semolina, sugar, water and butter. A lot of additives are added to it, such as coconut or dried fruits such as raisins or dried apricots, and some also put nuts on them such as peanuts, walnuts, almonds and walnuts. It is known in North Africa as basbousa.

Conclusion

What distinguishes Lebanese cuisine is that it is rich and very diverse, it suits everyone. Whether you eat meat or not, you'll find the right Lebanese cuisine. Lebanese grills, tabbouleh and manakish are very famous, and usually any visitor who visits Lebanon falls in love with Lebanese cuisine, and many expatriate Arabs in Europe rely on Lebanese restaurants for their food.