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COOKING 🍳 A TRADITIONAL SYRIAN BREAKFAST

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Traditional Syrian Breakfast

Cultural Context

Traditional Syrian breakfast is a vibrant and communal meal, often enjoyed leisurely with family and friends. It features a variety of fresh, local ingredients, celebrating the rich agricultural heritage of Syria. This meal not only nourishes but also fosters social connections, often served with warm bread and aromatic teas. In modern times, variations have emerged, adapting to different tastes and dietary needs, while still honoring the essence of the traditional spread.

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15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup labneh
4 oz feta cheese
2 medium cucumbers
2 medium tomatoes
4 radishes
1 cup olives
1/4 cup fresh mint
1/4 cup fresh parsley
4 pieces pita bread
1 tablespoon sumac
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon za'atar
4 large eggs
1 cup cooked chickpeas
2 cups grilled vegetables
1 cup pickles

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

labneh

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: strained yogurt

Greek yogurt offers a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese provides a lower-fat option with a similar texture.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: flatbreads

Whole grain bread adds fiber while flatbreads can be more affordable.

sumac

🥗Healthier: lemon zest

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon zest gives a fresh acidity similar to sumac.

1

Prepare labneh by draining yogurt overnight in a cheesecloth.

2

Slice cucumbers, tomatoes, and radishes into bite-sized pieces.

3

Arrange sliced vegetables on a large platter.

4

Crumble feta cheese over the arranged vegetables.

5

Add olives and fresh herbs to the platter.

6

Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and cheese.

7

Sprinkle za'atar and sumac over the entire platter.

8

Serve with warm pita bread on the side.

9

Boil or fry eggs to your preference and place them on the platter.

10

Add cooked chickpeas and grilled vegetables as additional sides.

11

Include pickles for a tangy contrast.

12

Enjoy with fresh mint tea or Arabic coffee.

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Syrian BreakfastFattoush and Labneh Breakfast

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