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What to eat in Syria

The 10 best dishes in Syria

Aleppo and Damascus, two of the world's oldest food cities.

1

Kibbeh

Best: Aleppo

Aleppo has dozens of kibbeh, from quince kibbeh to kibbeh with sour cherries.

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2

Muhammara

Best: Aleppo

Walnut and red pepper dip with pomegranate molasses.

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3

Shawarma

Best: Damascus

Spit-roasted meat in thin bread with garlic sauce.

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4

Fatteh

Best: Damascus

Toasted bread, chickpeas, yogurt and ghee, a breakfast dish.

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5

Kebab halabi

Best: Aleppo

Aleppo kebabs: with cherries, eggplant or pistachio.

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6

Yalanji

Eaten all over Syria

Vine leaves rolled around rice, herbs and tomato, served cold.

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7

Shakriyeh

Best: Damascus

Lamb cooked in yogurt, served with rice.

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8

Ful medames

Best: Damascus

Fava beans with olive oil, cumin and lemon.

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9

Halawet el jibn

Best: Homs

Sweet cheese rolls filled with cream.

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10

Bouza

Best: Damascus

Stretchy pounded ice cream with mastic and pistachio.

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