POPULAR CUISINE

Tabbouleh: A parsley and bulgur salad with tomatoes and lemon juice. 

Shawarma: Spiced meat roasted on a spit, served in flatbread. 

Kibbeh: A dish made of spiced ground meat (usually lamb or beef) mixed with bulgur, often fried or baked. 

Kabsa: A spiced rice dish with meat, nuts, and raisins. 

Mandi: A traditional Yemeni dish of rice and meat cooked underground. 

Thareed: A stew of meat and vegetables served over bread, popular during Ramadan. 

. Kebabs: Grilled or roasted skewers of meat. 

Baklava: A sweet pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and honey. 

Meze: A collection of small appetizers like dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) and yogurt-based dips. 

Ghormeh Sabzi: A herb and meat stew with kidney beans. 

Chelo Kabab: Grilled meat served with saffron rice. 

Tahdig: Crispy rice from the bottom of the pot, a beloved delicacy. 

Hummus: A dip made from blended chickpeas and tahini. 

Falafel: Deep-fried chickpea balls, often served in pita bread. 

Sabich: A pita sandwich stuffed with fried eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, and tahini. 

Masgouf: Grilled river fish marinated with tamarind. 

Kubba: Fried or baked dumplings filled with minced meat and spices. 

Dolma: Stuffed vegetables, including grape leaves, filled with rice and meat. 

Harees: A wheat and meat porridge, often served during Ramadan. 

Machbous: Spiced rice with meat or fish. 

Madrouba: A porridge-like dish made from rice, chicken, and spices. 

Saltah: A stew of meat, vegetables, and fenugreek foam. 

Fatoot: Bread soaked in honey and butter, served for breakfast. 

Bint Al-Sahn: A honey-drizzled layered bread, often served as dessert.