Recipes from Syria
Syrian tables run on generosity — kibbeh shaped by hand, shakshuka eaten straight from the pan, fatteh built in layers of bread, yogurt and chickpeas. Pomegranate molasses and sumac keep the seasoning sharp.
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Hummus
Hummus — the Arabic word for chickpea — has been claimed as cultural property by Lebanon, Israel, Syria, Palestine, and Egypt for decades.
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Kibbeh
Kibbeh is considered the national dish of both Syria and Lebanon, and is found across the Levant from Turkey to Egypt.
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Fatteh
Fatteh is a layered Syrian dish of toasted pita, chickpeas, and garlic yogurt sauce, finished with a hot butter drizzle over pine nuts and paprika.