Cuisine in Syria

Discover signature dishes and food culture of this country

Asia / Western Asia/Middle East

Signature dishes

Kebab Halabi

Aleppo-style skewered meat with cinnamon and pistachio.

  • Region: Aleppo
  • Main ingredients: Lamb, Pistachio, Spices

Hummus

Classic mezze of chickpea paste with tahini.

  • Main ingredients: Chickpeas, Sesame paste, Olive oil

Muttabbal

Charcoal-roasted eggplant dip.

  • Main ingredients: Eggplant, Tahini, Lemon juice

Fattah Shawarma

Damascus street food layering chicken shawarma with bread and yogurt sauce.

  • Region: Damascus
  • Main ingredients: Chicken, Pita bread, Yogurt

Maqluba

Pot-cooked pilaf with meat and vegetables, flipped upside down when serving.

  • Main ingredients: Rice, Lamb, Eggplant

Shaybiyat

Thin pistachio baklava.

  • Region: Homs
  • Main ingredients: Phyllo dough, Pistachio, Syrup

Mujaddara

Vegetarian lentil and rice stew topped with fried onions.

  • Main ingredients: Lentils, Rice, Onions

Sayura

Lamb and tomato stew with cinnamon flavor.

  • Main ingredients: Lamb, Tomato, Spices

Qatayef

Cream-filled crepe pastry eaten during Ramadan.

  • Main ingredients: Flour, Nuts, Syrup

Aleppo Pepper Pickles

Medium-hot aromatic pepper preserved in vinegar.

  • Region: Aleppo
  • Main ingredients: Aleppo pepper, Vinegar, Salt

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