Lebanese Dishes
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Aish el Saraya
عيش السرايا
A Lebanese bread pudding meaning 'palace bread,' made with caramelized toast soaked in sugar syrup, topped with thick ashta cream and crushed pistachios.
Akkawi Cheese
جبنة عكاوي
A soft, brined white cheese named after the city of Acre, with a smooth texture similar to mozzarella and a mild, slightly salty flavor. Used in desserts, sandwiches, and as a table cheese.
Arayes
عرايس
Pita bread stuffed with a seasoned mixture of minced meat, onions, garlic, and tomatoes, then grilled or baked until crispy. The name means 'brides' in Arabic.
Asabi
أصابع بقلاوة
A rolled variety of baklava where thin phyllo sheets are filled with walnuts, rolled into finger shapes, baked, and soaked in sugar syrup with rose water or lemon.
Awamat
عوامات
Small golden deep-fried doughnut balls made from a simple yeast batter, soaked in sugar syrup. A crispy-outside, fluffy-inside Lebanese sweet snack.
Baba Ghanoush
بابا غنوج
A smoky dip made from roasted and puréed eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. One of Lebanon's most popular mezze dishes.
Baklava
بقلاوة
Layers of paper-thin phyllo dough filled with chopped nuts, baked until golden, and soaked in syrup flavored with rose water or orange blossom water. Lebanese baklava is typically lighter on syrup than Turkish versions.
Balilah
بليلة
A simple warm salad of cooked chickpeas seasoned with cumin, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. A healthy street food and breakfast item popular in Lebanon.
Batata Harra
بطاطا حرة
Crispy fried or roasted potato cubes tossed with garlic, cilantro, chili, and olive oil. A spicy Lebanese side dish commonly served as part of a mezze spread.
Dawood Basha
داود باشا
A traditional Lebanese and Syrian dish of meatballs braised in a rich tomato sauce with pine nuts. Named after a 19th-century Ottoman governor.
Falafel
فلافل
Deep-fried balls or patties made from ground chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices. A beloved street food served in pita with tahini sauce, pickles, and fresh vegetables.
Fatayer
فطاير
Triangular or crescent-shaped baked pastry pockets filled with spinach, cheese, or meat. A popular Lebanese snack or light meal enjoyed across the Arab world.
Fatteh
فتة
A layered Levantine dish of toasted or fried pita bread pieces topped with chickpeas, warm yogurt sauce, and often garnished with toasted pine nuts and melted butter.
Fattoush
فتوش
A vibrant Levantine salad made with crispy fried pita bread pieces, mixed greens, vegetables, and a tangy sumac vinaigrette. Said to have originated in northern Lebanon.
Faysalieh
فيصلية
A triangle-shaped pastry combining a pistachio filling with an outer shell of shredded kataifi dough, baked and soaked in sugar syrup. A crispy Lebanese confection.
Ful Medames
فول مدمس
A hearty breakfast dish of slow-cooked fava beans seasoned with cumin, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. A staple of Lebanese and Middle Eastern mornings.
Halawet el Jibn
حلاوة الجبن
Sweet cheese rolls made from a semolina and stretchy cheese dough, filled with ashta (clotted cream), topped with pistachios and drizzled with rose-flavored syrup.
Hashweh
حشوة
A fragrant spiced rice dish with minced meat, cinnamon, allspice, and toasted pine nuts or almonds. Often served as a side or stuffing for chicken.
Hindbeh bil Zeit
هندبة بالزيت
A traditional Lebanese dish of sautéed dandelion greens served with crispy caramelized onions and lemon juice. A bitter, tangy vegetable mezze.
Hummus
حمص
A creamy dip made from cooked chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. One of the most iconic Middle Eastern dishes, widely served as mezze across Lebanon.
Hummus Beiruti
حمص بيروتي
A garlicky, spiced Lebanese variant of hummus from Beirut, made with extra garlic, cumin, chili peppers, and yogurt, garnished with olive oil and fresh herbs.
Hummus Kawarma
حمص قاورمة
A hearty Lebanese hummus topped with fried seasoned lamb pieces (kawarma), toasted pine nuts, and fresh parsley. A popular warm mezze dish.
Ka'ak
كعك
A circular Lebanese street bread with a chewy texture, coated in sesame seeds. Typically sold from street carts and filled with za'atar or cheese.
Kafta
كفتة
Seasoned ground lamb or beef mixed with parsley, onions, and spices, shaped onto skewers and grilled over charcoal. A cornerstone of Lebanese grilled meats.