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Syrian recipes.

A growing collection inspired by the ingredients, techniques and character of Syrian cooking.

Fattet Makdous served in a rustic Mediterranean setting85 min

Syrian · Stovetop

Fattet Makdous

Small aubergines stuffed with spiced beef and layered over crisp bread with tomato and garlicky yoghurt.

Yalanji served in a rustic Mediterranean setting95 min

Syrian · Stovetop

Yalanji

Syrian vine leaves filled with tangy tomato rice, parsley and mint, cooked in olive oil and served cool.

Haraq Osba'o served in a rustic Mediterranean setting65 min

Syrian · Stovetop

Haraq Osba'o

A Damascene sweet-sour lentil and pasta dish with tamarind, crisp bread, onions, coriander and pomegranate.

Kibbeh Labaniyeh served in a rustic Mediterranean setting85 min

Syrian · Stovetop

Kibbeh Labaniyeh

Small meat-and-bulgur kibbeh dumplings simmered in a garlicky warm yoghurt sauce with dried mint.

Muhammara served in a rustic Mediterranean setting30 min

Syrian · Food Processor

Muhammara

A rich Syrian dip of roasted red pepper, walnuts, breadcrumbs, pomegranate molasses and Aleppo pepper.

Shish Barak served in a rustic Mediterranean setting105 min

Syrian · Oven

Shish Barak

Tiny Syrian meat-filled dumplings baked, then simmered in a warm coriander and garlic yoghurt sauce.