What ingredients does Lebanese cuisine use?

The popularity of Lebanese cuisine

Food culture is a field that offers people a wide range of tastes and experiences. Lebanese cuisine is becoming more and more popular in Hungary and can be found in more and more places in Budapest as well. More and more people are discovering this gastronomic treasure due to the diversity of Lebanese cuisine, its tasty dishes and healthy ingredients. If you want truly authentic Lebanese flavors and atmosphere, you should definitely visit the Leilas restaurant.

Characteristics of Lebanese cuisine

Lebanese cuisine is fundamentally different from the traditions of Hungarian food preparation, it has many characteristics that make it worth tasting their food at least once. Lebanese dishes are characterized by a lot of fresh ingredients, which is why they are not only delicious, but also very healthy. They use a lot of vegetables, fruits, olive oil and herbs. The dishes are simple, tasty and rich in antioxidants and vitamins.

The dishes of Lebanese cuisine are also known in Hungary

Lebanese bakeries are famous for their fresh and fragrant pita breads, which are excellent accompaniments to dishes, be it vegetable cream or grilled meat. One of the outstanding features of Lebanese cuisine is the variety of meze dishes. They offer food in small portions, which allows us to taste several dishes during a single meal. Meze dishes include tabbouleh (vegetable bulgur salad), hummus (chickpea spread), falafel (spicy chickpea meatloaf) and baba ghanoush (eggplant spread).

Favorite ingredients of Lebanese cuisine

Lebanese cuisine is also famous for its grilled meat dishes. Shawarma (beef or chicken skewers), kebabs and shish tawook (chicken kebabs) are all dishes that pair deliciously with fresh vegetables and yogurt. The Lebanese menu also includes many grilled vegetables, such as peppers, tomatoes and eggplant. Among the fruits, pomegranates and citrus fruits play an important role in flavoring their dishes.