Street vendors are a great method to sample the wonderful flavors of Lebanon. The food at these stands has been part of our tradition for thousands of millennia. It’s no wonder that people love to eat in the summer months as everything in this country appears fresh, from the fresh flowers being sold near or vendors selling their goods everywhere or even sitting by an open fire pit and sharing stories beneath the starry skies. There’s nothing better than savoring the food that local cooks will serve you.
Shish Kebabs
The most traditional Lebanese shish kebab is made from lamb that has been marinated in a mix consisting mainly of salt, garlic, pepper, and any other spices. After being skewered along with vegetables like capsicums or onions, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, it’s then barbecued to perfection. These extremely portable meals can be eaten at any time (perfect for those busy days) but they also make great additions to summer barbecues. Just be sure to serve them with some tasty sides, like salads so that everyone gets something new tasting, while still enjoying their food.
Shawarma
Shawarma sandwiches have a wonderful flavor. This sandwich is made from thinly sliced marinated meat, that is slow-roasted on a vertical skewer for long periods of time. It can be paired well with your choice of chicken or lamb sauces, as well as lettuce tomato onion pickles as well as Tahini sauce.
The best sandwich! The sandwiches can be bought wherever, even if it is no “ifice” in front of the door. This type of pita-based cuisine is extremely well-known all over the world with a particular focus in Arab nations like Lebanon. It was first introduced in the time when farmers were selling their goods at markets instead of farming.
Falafel
It is a delight to eat falafel wraps regardless of whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or simply a lover of tasty food. Chickpea fried balls comprise of chickpeas, spices like cumin and coriander and garlic chili powder. They’re then cut into cones of varying sizes, before wrapping them in pita. You can enjoy this unique dish at lunch, breakfast or even dinner.
Kebbeh
Kebbeh is the national dish of Lebanon and has been enjoyed over the years for many thousands of years. It is made of burghul, which is a kind made of broken wheat, chopped onions and ground meat that is typically lamb. However, it can contain other meats, such as chicken or beef. The mixture is then stir-fried to golden brown.
Kafta
Kheer bandooki is a meat lover’s dream come true. This delicious street food contains ground lamb, beef, or chicken that has been cooked to perfection, then formed into cigar-shaped cylinders before being cooked in an open flame. The skewers are then placed on the grill so that you can eat it directly off the skewer or wrap your “kafta’ (as they’re called) with pita bread with salad ingredients of your choice, whatever remains after eating those succulent dill pickles.
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