Hosting and serving food are distinguished features of Lebanese character, described so well in an old saying ‘host the one you love’. Lebanese cuisine is one of the tastiest and most interesting in the world. A synonym for the Lebanese cuisine is ‘mezza’ – way of serving food – variety of different sauces, salads, marinated meet, fish and pastries, served one by one, a ritual that can last for several hours. Several typical spices:
Burgul – finely chopped wheat grain, previously cooked and dried Sumac – spice of read berries, of distinct sourly-tart taste Zaatar – mixture of spices such as thyme, sesame and sumac