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Hummus
Silky chickpea and tahini dip pooled with olive oil.
Shawarma
Spit-roasted spiced meat shaved into wraps with garlic sauce.
Falafel
Crisp deep-fried chickpea-and-herb fritters, served with pita, hummus and tahini.
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Knafeh
Knafeh is a Middle Eastern dessert of shredded pastry or semolina layered with soft white cheese, baked and soaked in sweet syrup.
Labneh
Labneh is yogurt strained until thick and creamy, often rolled into balls, stored in olive oil and served with zaatar.
Kibbeh Nayyeh
Kibbeh nayyeh is a Lebanese mezze of raw minced lamb pounded with bulgur and served with olive oil.
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