Scrumptious Treats from the Lebanese Kitchen
Lebanon, the small country in the Middle East is known for its rich historical background. Crowned with a variety of religions and ethnic groups, Lebanon accumulates the ruins of Egyptian, Greek, Phoenician, Arab, Persian, Roman, Crusader, and Ottoman origins. Apart from its profuse history, the country is notable for its superb legacy of food. Check out five most amazing food that Lebanon offers us, spanning from spicy to tangy, and super sweet—
This Middle Eastern cheese is widely used in Lebanese cuisines. Besides Lebanon, it is produced on a large scale in Palestine, Jordan, Syria and Cyprus. It is soft, with a mild salty flavour. This chewy and smooth cheese is commonly made from pasteurized cow milk. It can also be prepared from goat or sheep milk. It doesn’t melt down very well, which makes it an excellent option for frying cheese. Love stir fried food? This is your go-to cheese.
A fan of Lebanese hummus? Here’s yet another chickpeas marvel from this small Middle Eastern country. It is a warm blend of chickpeas and cumin, prepared richly in olive oil and garlic, and garnished with fresh parsley and lemon.
Satiate your sweet tooth with this divine delicacy! Knafeh tops the list of all the Middle Eastern sweets, without a second-thought. It lets you enjoy the western flavour of cheese cake in the most traditional way, serving you the best of both worlds in one plate. The crust of Knafeh can be prepared with long thin noodle threads or semolina dough with the filling of Nabulsi–Palestinian white brined cheese. This cheese pastry is then dipped in the syrup made of sugar and water mixed with drops of rose water or orange blossom. Is your mouth watering already? Wait, till it is garnished with crushed pistachios.
Tangy pickle-like flavours are very popular with Asians, and Lebanon offers it with a flavoursome twist. This dish is made with soft and tiny eggplants, stuffed walnuts, red pepper and garlic, and rolled in rich olive oil. It makes for a great snack!
This traditional Middle Eastern cuisine is one of the favourite chicken dishes amongst the locals. To make shish taouk, chicken cubes are marinated in yoghurt-lemon or a yoghurt-tomato puree. The chicken is then skewered and grilled, served according to preferences with vegetables, rice or French fries. Some variants even wrap it in a sandwich.
Visit Lebanon to enjoy its authentic traditional cuisines. And what’s a better way to fly to Lebanon than boarding its flag-carrier airline, Middle East Airlines. You can plan your return trip by MEA Airlines with Cleartrip.
