Lebanese Cuisine – Unique And Tasty

Lebanese cuisine primarily consists of starch, whole grain, vegetables, seafood and fruits. If you’ve visited an Armenian Lebanese restaurant in Qatar, you will know that poultry is generally preferred over red meat. Animal fats are also consumed in smaller quantities. In case of red meat, people staying in the mountain regions usually consume goat meat, whereas those staying along the coast eat lamb. The diet also consists of olive oil and garlic, and food items are generally topped off with lemon juice.


Butter and oil are used in just a few desserts and are sparingly used otherwise. Generally, food items are baked, or grilled in olive oil. People generally eat the vegetables raw or use it in pickles and cook them as well. A major part of the Lebanese diet is influenced by the seasons of the year. Lebanese cuisine dates back to the time when Romans were dictators of the land. Most of the cuisine is influenced by the different rulers who have stayed in the place for a significant time. The Ottoman Turks ruled this country from 1516 to 1918 and introduced a wide variety of food items especially red meat such as lamb among others.


After the defeat of the Ottoman Turks in World War I, France took control of Lebanon till 1943 and that’s when the country finally got its independence. It was during this time that the French introduced desserts such as flan and caramel custard. The French rulers are also responsible for introducing the buttery croissants in the country.
The Lebanese cuisine is very ancient and this marks its essence in every way.

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