#lebanese food

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[tilbageidanmark]

Lebanese Food.

[angel11moon]

[sixtwothree]

Photo of food from Lebanese Grocer in Auckland by isadiafloral.

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[foodglorious-food]

Had a very nice Lebanese meal at Al Wadi in West Roxbury MA, a few miles southwest of Boston. My first time at this restaurant, which has been in business since 2010.

This is a humus (Al Wadi spells it Hommus) is topped with pieces of beef, pine nuts and olive oil.

One of my favorite dishes was "Sayadieh Bi Samak" which is baked haddock filet served over spiced rice topped with tahini sauce, caramelized onions and roasted pine nuts. The fish was moist and the spiced rice very flavorful.

The mixed grill (shish taouk, kafta kebab and beef tenderloins) served with rice pilafwas also very well executed, as were the kebabs.

[bumblebeeappletree]

Lina shares her story of growing up with food as a touchstone to connect her family back to their Lebanese roots, and her struggle as a young adult to work out where she belonged.

Now she lives in Glen Alpine, NSW, with her husband and four children, where she grows a lot of the fresh herbs needed for her work.

A particular favourite is za’atar (Origanum syriacum), that she relies on as much as salt and pepper for flavouring her food.

Her grape vine was grown from a cutting taken from the house where she grew up, and it provides the fresh leaves needed to make dolmades.

Recipe: Vegetarian Stuffed Vine Leaves

(Wara Aneb bit Zeit)

What you’ll need:

Stuffing mix:

4-5 cups parsley leaves, chopped

2 tbsp mint leaves, chopped

3 green onion

4 tomatoes

300g white rice (short grain preferably)

1 1/2 salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp Baharat (a Lebanese 7-spice mix)

1/2 tsp sumac

Juice of 2 lemons

4 tbsp oil

1 pack preserved vine leaves (or fresh)

1 onion, sliced

1 - 2 sliced potatoes

1 sliced lemon for top

1- 2 cups water to cover leaves

What you do:

1. Start by making the stuffing. Finely chop the parsley, mint, green onion & tomatoes & place in a large bowl. Add the washed white rice. Add the seasonings, salt, pepper, baharat, sumac, lemon juice & olive oil. Combine all these ingredients really well.

2. Transfer this stuffing to a sieve to strain off the liquid into a bowl. Do not discard this. You will need it to cook the vine leaves. Set aside.

3. Prepare the grape leaves: 

For fresh leaves, place in a container & cover with enough boiling water to soak. Leave until the leaves change colour & soften. Drain off water.

For packaged leaves, remove from packaging & rinse with hot water to get rid of any preservatives & saltiness.

4. On a plate, place vine leaves flat with rough side facing upwards. Place stuffing towards bottom of leaf with enough room to fold bottom & sides & roll. Repeat until you’ve used all the stuffing.

5. To cook the grape leaves: 

Grease the bottom of a large pot with olive oil. Place your sliced potato & onion flat at the bottom of pot. Place each rolled grape leaf on top and arrange tightly side by side. Add the reserved liquid from the stuffing. Top with just enough water to cover the leaves. Place thinly sliced lemons to cover and a heat-proof plate to keep leaves submerged and in place. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about one hour to one hour and a half, until most of the water is absorbed.

These leaves can be served warm or cold. 

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about this week/sept 2k23

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[IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT DAY OF THE WEEK YOU'RE COMING, ALWAYS GOOD FOOD. STUFFED ZUCCHINI. VETERANS DAY. 2 ANOTHER TERM FOR REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY THAT HAS LEBANESE FOOD LIKE THIS. WE'RE BASICALLY A THROWBACK. IT'S TRADITION. I LIKE TRADITION, SO I KEEP COMING.]

[michaeldagaymerx]

Baklava 🤤

[rayatii]

Among the many delicious meals concocted by the Lebanese, there is one monstrosity that haunts the nightmares of French people...

[tilbageidanmark]

ME, EATING MY FAVORITE FOOD

[ribzinc]

My grandma is Cantonese and she's been teaching me recipes and cooking since I was in elementary. Like any on this list it's so internally diverse that I doubt you'd ever run out of dishes to fall in love with.

Chinese. It's what I'm most competent with. Nevertheless Lebanese comes a hair's breadth behind.

(if I missed any popular ones, apologies, I was just looking at the most common ones to have restaurants by skimming those in the area)

[zeitouncaygate]

Explore the Rich Flavors of Lebanese Cuisine: Zeitoun Claygate's Menu

Discover an authentic range of Lebanese food menus and dishes at Zeitoun Claygate. From hearty mezze platters to mouth-watering grilled meats and flavorful sides, their menu offers a delightful culinary journey through Lebanon's rich food culture. Indulge in freshly prepared, traditional dishes made with the finest ingredients.

[thebutchersgrille]

Lebanese Cuisine: A Flavorful Exploration

Houston is top of the list for having a rich culture in terms of culinary arts, where tastes and flavors from all over the world are found in the confines of the city’s eateries. Most outstandingly, Lebanese food represents the use of a delicate mix of handpicked ingredients, and splendid tastes. Many Lebanese spots in Houston, TX provide an escape, an experience that one would seldom feel outside the border of Lebanon.

The Essence of Lebanese Cuisine

One of the distinctive features of Lebanese cuisine is the abundance of fresh vegetables, high-quality meats, and numerous aromatic herbs and spices. It aims mainly at producing light but tasteful dishes, hence the cuisine is quite healthy as well as filling. In other words, meals are not only delicious but more importantly, pleasing to the body, providing various textures and tastes in each portion of food.

Diverse Dining Experiences

Houston is home to a plethora of Lebanese restaurants suitable for any occasion. From one or two casual eateries ideal for a quick bite to more elaborate restaurants for some special occasions, the city has a food scene for all age groups and occasions. Whether it is a casual friend gathering or a family dinner on a special day, among other holidays, the likes of Lebanese places are rich in atmosphere

A Cultural Exploration Through Food

For most people, eating at Lebanese restaurants is not merely a means of quenching one’s hunger it is also immersing oneself in the traditions and culture that come with the food. One can appreciate history and learn about different aspects of Lebanon through its traditions which are simple but rich in flavor.

There is an abundance of Lebanese spots in Houston, TX that are full of flavor, history, and friendliness. It is aimed to appeal to and entertain everyone who has a special bond towards Lebanese food, and to show newcomers the traditionally rich multi-course eatery. More importantly, these are not simply about food, these are more about social institutions, which support a lot of tradition and once again amazing Lebanese culture.

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