Lebanese recipes are the delicious, mouthwatering dishes and there preparation process emphasizes more on the healthier aspects. The recipes of Lebanon are mostly based on the cereals, grains, vegetables and fruits along with the assortment of milk products in most of the Lebanese food. Fruits also form the important part of the Lebanese recipes. Since Lebanese recipes are of Mediterranean origin so the accompaniment of fresh fish and sea- food are usually found in Lebanese food. Meat forms a very small part in the Lebanon recipes and poultry is consumed more and lamb are the preferable red meat.
Most of the Lebanese recipes are either baked and grilled or often fried in olive oil. The rare combinations of the diligent use of garlic and olive oil are seen in most of the meals. Butter and cream are used only in certain desserts. Vegetables are not fried; rather they are consumed raw or cooked and sometimes pickled. Parsley and mint are used in liberal quantities and they are harmoniously blended in the Lebanese recipes.
Popular
Lebanese recipes are mentioned below:
- Hommos Bet'hineh
- Tabbouleh
- Samkeh Harrah
- Falafel
- Arayess Kafta
- Fattouch
- Kebbeh Nayyeh
- Stuffed Grape Leaves
- Lahmeh Biajin
The popular beverages of Lebanon are mentioned below:
- Arak
- Almaza
- Cola
- White coffee
- Tan
The Arabian cuisines form the very part of the Lebanese recipes. The Lebanese recipes focuses on retaining the freshness of the ingredients and thus the Lebanese food are generally robust and have earthy flavors. Presentation of the Lebanese recipes is very artistic and it succeeds in enhancing the appetite much more than what their rich flavors do. The Lebanese recipes are varied and each of them is unique and reminds the exotic flavors of their Mediterranean origin.
