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Syria Recipes

Aleppo and Damascus, pantries of the ancient world. Not sure what to eat in Syria? Start with Kibbeh, Chicken Shawarma, Halawet el Jibn and Balila. Here are 6 authentic Syria recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
KibbehDamascus, Syria · advanced · 70 minTorpedo-shaped bulgur shells stuffed with spiced meat and pine nuts, fried until crisp.
BalilaDamascus, Syria · easy · 15 minWarm chickpeas dressed with cumin, lemon, garlic, and olive oil, a simple Damascene breakfast.
Chicken ShawarmaDamascus, Syria · medium · 55 minMarinated spiced chicken roasted and shaved into flatbread with garlic sauce and pickles, the Levant's great street lunch.
Halawet el JibnDamascus, Syria · advanced · 60 minSoft semolina-and-cheese dough rolled around clotted cream and drenched in syrup, a Damascene sweet-cheese specialty.
FattoushDamascus, Syria · easy · 30 minA bright Syrian chopped salad of crisp vegetables and toasted flatbread in a tangy sumac and pomegranate molasses dressing.
Shish BarakDamascus, Syria · advanced · 105 minLittle Syrian meat dumplings baked then simmered in a warm, garlicky cooked-yogurt sauce, finished with fried garlic and pine nuts.
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