Cooking in Lebanon

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Lebanese Food and Culinary Traditions

Exploring the flavors and cities of Lebanon

Lebanese cuisine features a rich variety of whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, and seafood. Poultry is more commonly eaten than red meat, which is usually lamb or beef. Garlic, olive oil, salt, and lemon juice are key seasonings in many dishes.

Lebanese Culinary Traditions

Lebanese cuisine is known for its use of fresh and wholesome ingredients, including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fresh fish, and seafood. Poultry is preferred over red meat, which is typically lamb or beef when consumed. The dishes often contain generous amounts of garlic and olive oil, seasoned with salt and lemon juice. These elements combine to create a distinctive and balanced flavor profile that reflects Lebanon's culinary heritage.

Facts about Lebanon

10,452km2, total area

Major Cities

Beirut
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population of 2.4 million in Greater Beirut as of 2025.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the largest city in northern Lebanon and the second-largest in the country, located 81 km north of Beirut.
Sidon
Sidon, also known as Saida, is the third-largest city in Lebanon, situated on the Mediterranean coast in the South Governorate.
Tyre
Tyre is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and was an early Phoenician metropolis.
Byblos
Byblos is an ancient city in Lebanon, believed to be continuously inhabited since 5000 BC.

Featured Dishes

These three dishes are featured because they are the Lebanese dishes in our catalogue with the highest Wikipedia article views from November 2025 to October 2026. This reflects public interest in the dishes, not ChefSnap usage.

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Knefeh
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Tabbouleh
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Baba ghanouj

Traditional Lebanese Dishes

Knefeh
Knafeh is a traditional Arab dessert made with kadayif layered with cheese and soaked in a sweet sugar-based syrup called attar.
Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is a Levantine salad of finely chopped parsley, bulgur, tomato, mint, and onion, seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
Baba ghanouj
Baba ghanoush is a Levantine appetizer of finely chopped roasted eggplant mixed with olive oil, lemon juice, seasonings, and tahini.
Kibbeh
Kibbeh is made of spiced lean ground meat and bulgur wheat and is considered a national dish of Lebanon and Syria.
Fattoush
Fattoush is a Levantine salad made from toasted or fried pita combined with mixed greens and vegetables like radishes, cucumber, and tomatoes.
Manakish
Manakish is a popular Levantine pastry topped with za'atar, cheese, or ground meat, served for breakfast or lunch.

Events in Lebanon

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HORECA Lebanon
Where: Beirut, Beirut
The annual business meeting place for hospitality and foodservice professionals: an exhibition with knowledge-sharing and networking; this 30th edition was moved from April.
Held annually; the 30th edition was rescheduled to November 2026.
When: 2026-11-10 - 2026-11-13
Trade event for hospitality and foodservice professionals
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total area of Lebanon?

Lebanon has a total area of 10,452 km2.

Which city is the largest in Lebanon?

Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon.

What is considered a national dish of Lebanon?

Kibbeh is considered a national dish of Lebanon and Syria.

What is the HORECA Lebanon event?

HORECA Lebanon is an annual business meeting for hospitality and foodservice professionals held in Beirut.

Sources

2026-11-09

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