Levantine cuisine
Levantine Cuisine
Levantine cuisine (pronunciation: /lɛvənˈtaɪn kwiˈzin/) is a traditional style of cooking from the Levant region, which includes the modern countries of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, and parts of Turkey and Israel. The term "Levantine" originates from the French word "levant", meaning "rising", referring to the direction of the rising sun, or the East.
Etymology
The term "Levantine" is derived from the French word "levant", which means "rising". This term was used to refer to the eastern Mediterranean region because it is where the sun rises. The term "cuisine" is derived from French, meaning "kitchen" or "cooking".
Description
Levantine cuisine is characterized by its emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, grains, herbs and spices, and olive oil. It is also known for its wide variety of mezze, small dishes served at the start of multi-course meals. Some of the most popular dishes in Levantine cuisine include hummus, falafel, tabbouleh, and shawarma.
Related Terms
- Mezze: A selection of small dishes served at the beginning of meals in the Levant and other Middle Eastern countries.
- Hummus: A dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
- Falafel: Deep-fried balls or patties made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both.
- Tabbouleh: A Levantine salad made mostly of finely chopped parsley, with tomatoes, mint, onion, bulgur, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Shawarma: A dish in Levantine cuisine consisting of meat cut into thin slices, stacked in a cone-like shape, and roasted on a slowly-turning vertical rotisserie or spit.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Levantine cuisine
- Wikipedia's article - Levantine cuisine
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