Lebanon Food

Lebanon's traditional culinary art combined with the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables make eating out an adventure. Restaurants specializing in Lebanese food are found everywhere and in all of them you will be invited to try the famous hors-d'oeuvres known as mezze (savoring little bites of food with wine). Some delicacies are always present in a mezze, including the internationally known Tabboule salad. You will also find hommos-a chickpea purée with sesame paste and Babaganouj-a dip made of roasted eggplant, sesame paste, lemon and garlic. Kebbeh nayeh fresh raw lamb pounded with ground wheat and seasoned with onion, mint, pepper and salt is also a favorite.Appetizer course is often accompanied by arak but Lebanon also produces some excellent beers and wines that go just as well.