This is the most herbs used in the Lebanese kitchen
Note there is more then this five but this what used the most
Dry mint
Bay leaves
Cilantro
Parsley
Thyme
This is the most used spices in the Lebanese kitchen
The number one spice that is used in so many dishes is called (7 spices) which similar to all spices that is available in your local grocery store.
Cumin powder , with amazing flavor . this spice should be in every kitchen.
Nutmeg , we buy the whole...
This is the Lebanese basic rice recipe
It is used with so many Lebanese dishes.
Ingredients
2 cups of short grain rice (Egyptian rice will be great)
1/2 cup of small size and broken noodles
4 cups of water
1 tbsp of veg shortening
salt (as desired)
Direction
In small pan melt the shortening and...
Prep time 8 min Cook time 15 min Level easy
Ingredient
3 medium eggplants
2 clove of garlic
1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup Tahini (sesame seeds paste)
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp of olive oil
pickled turnip and cucumber (optional)
Direction
Barbecue the eggplants until it is burned...
Basic simple Humus
prep time 10 min cook time 5 min Level very easy
Ingredients
2 cans of garbanzo beans
1/2 cup of Tahini (sesame seeds paste)
2 cloves of garlic
2 tbsp of lemon juice
1/2 tsp of salt or as desired
Olive oil
Parsley and paprika for garnish
Pita bread
Direction
Open the cans of...
How to make homemade beef shawarma the Lebanese way.
Prep time 25 min Cook time 15 min Level easy
Ingredients
2 Lbs of Beef (sirloin) chopped thin
3 cloves of garlic
2 tbsp of lemon juice
2 to 3 tbsp of vegetable oil
2 tbsp of shawarma spices or 2 tbsp of all spices and add about 1/3 tsp of...