Syria Recipes
Aleppo and Damascus — pantries of the ancient world. Here are 4 authentic Syria recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
4 recipes
🇸🇾 Muhammara
Damascus, Syria · easy · 35 min
The crimson mezze of roasted red peppers, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses — smoky, sweet, and gently fierce.
🇸🇾 Kibbeh
Damascus, Syria · advanced · 70 min
Torpedo-shaped bulgur shells stuffed with spiced meat and pine nuts, fried until crisp.
🇸🇾 Balila
Damascus, Syria · easy · 15 min
Warm chickpeas dressed with cumin, lemon, garlic, and olive oil — a simple Damascene breakfast.
🇸🇾 Sous (Licorice Drink)
Damascus, Syria · medium · 20 min
A dark, bittersweet cold infusion of licorice root, poured by roaming Damascus vendors from ornate brass dispensers — cooling and unmistakable.