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Cuisine in Syria is a blend of flavors of Arabian and Mediterranean tastes. The country is situated in Southwest Asia and is bordered by Lebanon, the Mediterranean Sea and the island of Cyprus to the west. The country of Israel borders the southwest, Jordan to the south, Iraq to the east and Turkey borders the north. Damascus city is the capital of the country. So while taking the Syria Tours, be sure to taste the wide variety of Cuisine in Syria.

The Syrian Cuisine features Middle Eastern, Southern Mediterranean and Greek dishes. You will also find some Syrian Foods which have evolved from Turkish and French cooking. Some of the popular items of the Cuisine in Syria are shish kebab, stuffed zucchini, shawarma, and falafel. Another delicious item is yabra which is stuffed grape leaves, the word yapra' derives from the Turkish word 'yaprak' which means leaf.

The Cuisine in Syria is a combination of European cuisine with the excitement of eastern spices. The exotic Cuisine of Syria has provided the framework of the different world famous Arabian Cuisine.

While preparation of the Cuisine of Syria you will find that the dishes are often prepared with the same ingredients. The traditional dishes are based on vegetables, fruits and grains. The dishes are prepared with a harmonious blending of cucumber, aubergines, Yogurt, cheese, chick peas, burghul, nuts, tomatoes and sesame (seeds, paste and oil). Mint and parsley are used in large quantities as well as onions, garlic, lemons and olive oil. For dipping while having meals Syrians generally use Pita bread.

You will also find delicious pastries stuffed with vegetables. There are even vegetables stuffed with meat. You will love the meat items which are made into nuggets and then cooked over charcoal. Another feature of the Cuisine in Syria is that it is always presented artistically. You will find that even the most basic dish is beautifully garnished with a sprig of parsley, yoghurt and olive oil.

Syrian Meals starts with mezze which is an elaborate spread of forty or fifty hors d'oeuvres. Starters also include a salad and a bowl of nuts. Dishes of lamb, chicken or fish are followed by salad and rice. The Cuisine in Syria features hot drinks after meals. Hot drinks include Arabic Coffee, or Shai (tea) which is served along with fruit, booza (ice cream) and a dessert. You should try out the delicious Syrian pastries which are honey soaked pastries with nuts, raisins, or cheese. Another item featured in the Cuisine of Syria is Baqlawa which is filo dough baked with nuts and covered with honey. Also don’t forget to relish Halawat al-Jibna which is a doughy pastry filled with booza or cream cheese and topped with syrup.

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