Lebanon
10 recipes from Lebanon
LebanonKnafeh
A molten cheese centre between two layers of golden shredded pastry, drenched in orange blossom syrup.
LebanonZa'atar Manaqeesh
Soft flatbreads spread with za'atar and olive oil and baked fiercely hot, the Lebanese breakfast everybody grows up on.
LebanonChickpea fatteh
Layers of toasted pita, warm chickpeas and garlicky plant yoghurt with tahini, crowned with golden pine nuts. A festive Levantine breakfast.
LebanonBaba ganoush
Flame-charred aubergine flesh beaten with tahini, garlic and lemon into a silky, smoky dip finished with parsley and olive oil.
LebanonFattoush
Crunchy salad of lettuce, tomato, cucumber and radish tossed with toasted pita shards, tangy sumac and pomegranate molasses.
LebanonLebanese tabbouleh
A mound of finely chopped parsley and mint scattered with tomato and a little bulgur, dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.
LebanonClassic hummus
Ultra-smooth chickpea purée whipped with tahini, lemon and garlic, lightened with iced water and pooled with olive oil. The foundation of every mezze.
LebanonFalafel
Fritters of raw soaked chickpeas ground with parsley, coriander, garlic and cumin, fried to a crackling crust around a soft green centre.
LebanonBeetroot hummus
Lebanese hummus in bright pink, chickpeas and cooked beetroot blended with tahini, lemon and cumin.
LebanonMujaddara
Cumin-scented lentils and rice crowned with a mountain of crisp fried onions. The Levant's beloved everyday dish.