The best way to enjoy the taste of Lebanon is by enjoying the street vendors style. The food served at these stands has been part of our tradition for thousands of millennia and it’s no surprise that people love eating in the summer as everything in this country is fresh. From flowers on sale nearby to vendors selling their wares all over the place or sitting by an open fire pit sharing stories under starry skies there really isn’t anything better than tasting the local chefs can offer you.
Shish Kebabs
The most traditional Lebanese version of shish kebab is created using lamb, which has been marinated with a mix of garlic, salt pepper, and your chosen spices. The meat is then cooked to perfection, served with vegetables like mushrooms capsicum or onions as well as cherry tomatoes. These highly portable meals can be enjoyed on the go (perfect for busy days) but they also make wonderful additions to summer barbecues. Just be sure to serve them along with some healthy sides such as salads so everyone has something interesting tasting and still enjoys their food.
Shawarma
Shawarma sandwiches are delicious in taste. It is made from thinly cut pieces of marinated meat which is then slow-roasted onto a vertical skewer for hours. It can be paired perfectly with your choice of lamb or chicken sauces and also lettuce tomato onion pickles and tahini sauce.
The sandwiches are tasty! They can be purchased anyplace, even if there isn’t an “ifice” outside the doors. This type of pita-based cuisine is extremely loved all over the world particularly in Arab countries like Lebanon. It began in the time when farmers were selling their goods at markets instead of farming.
Falafel
It doesn’t matter if you’re a vegan or vegetarian, or simply a huge fan of tasty food-falafel wraps, they’re going to be the new snack of choice. The main attraction are these crispy, fried balls that are made up from chickpeas that have been mixed with spices such as cumin and coriander alongside garlic chili powder. They’re then cut into cones of varying sizes before being wrapped in pita bread , and then topped with lettuce onion pickles pepper rings, and the sauce tahini (who does not love a little dip?). It doesn’t matter if it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or another occasion, the dish has something truly special in store.
Kebbeh
Kebbeh is considered Lebanon’s national dish and has been eaten in this part of the world for thousands of years. The ingredients include burghul (a kind of cracked wheat) minced onion and ground lamb. It can there are other meats too, such as beef or chicken; chopped pine nuts and various spices, such as salt, cumin and Cayenne to cinnamon. You can also add some heat by adding chilies. The ingredients are well-combined and then cooked until golden brown prior to consumption or raw, though it is more commonly formed into small cylinders, or cooked over a flame where you may add additional veggies like green beans, chimichurri fashion.
Kafta
Kheer bandooki is a meat lover’s dream come to life. This street food is made by grinding ground lamb, beef or chicken. They are seasoned to perfection, and then cut into cigar-shaped cylindricals. Then , they’re cooked on open flames , served on skewers.
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