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Libyan Cuisine

Shakshouka

Shakshouka is a popular Libyan breakfast dish made with poached eggs cooked in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce flavored with onions, garlic, and spices like cumin and paprika. 1)

Cuscus

Cuscus is a traditional Libyan dish made with steamed semolina grains, typically served with a savory meat or vegetable stew. It's similar to couscous but has a coarser texture. 2)

Bazeen

Bazeen is a staple Libyan dish made from a dough-like mixture of barley flour, water, and salt, cooked until thick and served with a rich tomato-based sauce, meat, or vegetables. 3)

Bureek

Bureek is a popular Libyan appetizer made with thin pastry dough filled with a savory mixture of minced meat, onions, and spices, then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. 4)

Mahshi

Mahshi refers to stuffed vegetables like peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes, filled with a mixture of rice, minced meat, onions, and herbs, then simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. 5)

Mulukhiyah

Mulukhiyah is a nutritious Libyan dish made from the leaves of the jute plant, cooked with garlic, coriander, and spices, and typically served with rice or bread. 6)

Asida

Asida is a traditional Libyan dessert made from cooked wheat flour mixed with water and butter until thickened, then sweetened with honey or sugar and flavored with cinnamon or sesame seeds. 7)

Lahm Bi Ajeen

Lahm Bi Ajeen is a Libyan version of meat pies, featuring a thin layer of dough topped with a seasoned mixture of ground lamb or beef, onions, tomatoes, and spices, then baked until crispy. 8)

Shorba

Shorba is a hearty Libyan soup made with a variety of ingredients such as lentils, chickpeas, vegetables, and meat, simmered in a flavorful broth seasoned with herbs and spices. 9)

Gatayif

Gatayif are small Libyan pancakes made from a batter of flour, yeast, and water, then filled with a sweet filling like nuts, cheese, or dates, and folded into a half-moon shape before frying or baking. 10)

Hareesa

Hareesa is a traditional Libyan dish made from ground wheat cooked with meat (usually chicken or lamb), butter, and spices like cinnamon and cardamom, then sweetened with sugar or honey. 11)

Mafruka

Mafruka is a Libyan dessert made from layers of thin pastry dough (similar to phyllo) filled with a sweet mixture of nuts, sugar, and spices, then baked until golden brown and crispy. 12)

Nakhi

Nakhi is a Libyan dish made with rice cooked in a tomato-based sauce with lamb or chicken, onions, garlic, and a blend of spices, resulting in a flavorful and comforting meal. 13)

Zalabya

Zalabya is a popular Libyan street food made from deep-fried dough balls, similar to doughnuts, and coated in sugar syrup or honey, often flavored with rose water or orange blossom water. 14)

Halawah

Halawah is a sweet Libyan dessert made from sesame paste (tahini) or semolina flour mixed with sugar, honey, and spices, then shaped into bars or balls and often garnished with nuts or dried fruits. 15)