First dish is very popular in Syria and its called Falafel is most often served in Syrian flatbread, with pickles, tahina, hummus, sumac, cut vegetable salad and often, Shatta, a hot sauce, the type used depending on the origin of the falafel maker. shawarma is usually made with lamb or chicken meat. Falafel is made from fava beans or chickpeas, or a combination of the two. The use of chickpeas is predominant in most Middle Eastern countries. The dish is usually made with chickpeas in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and Palestine. I personally would not eat this because it involves a lot of foods I don't like.
Next dish is a popular dessert they serve in Syria called Baklawa which is crunchy yet velvety heavenly layers of buttery flakes and flavored nuts it's the perfect combination for a special treat! Syrians make dozen varieties of Baklawa. The most common one is the one I'm going to be showing you now. Ingredients include phyllo dough, finely chopped walnuts or pistachio, sugar, recipe of Ater (syrup), rose water (optional), unsalted butter (melted), and a pinch of salt. To make it you preheat the oven to 350 and do all the directions it gives then put it in the oven for 30-40 minutes until sides are yellow-brown! Keep in a dry cool place, lasts about a week before you have to throw away. Makes 20-25 pieces. I personally think this sounds pretty good and would really like to make it sometime and try it!!
The final dish from Syria is a popular breakfast they would have called Halaweh Tehiniyeh it is normally served with Syrian cheeses and Arabic flat bread. But the picture above is the Halaweh Tehiniyeh and cheese wrap sandwich. Its made with with Arabic flat bread and Jebneh Bida Baladiyeh (local Syrian white cheese) and the Halaweh Tehiniyeh. Very simple meal to make. All you do is roll out the bread and put the sliced meat and cheese in the middle and wrap it up. This is something i think i could easily eat as a snack and i would definitely make this!!