Halabi (Aleppine) cuisine

Halabi cuisine, also known as Aleppine cuisine, originates from Aleppo, Syria, and is renowned for its rich, flavorful dishes influenced by various cultures due to the city's historic trade routes. Key ingredients include fresh vegetables, spices like sumac and Aleppo pepper, and meats, particularly lamb and chicken. Staple dishes include kebabs, stuffed pastries, and fragrant rice dishes, often accompanied by yogurt and fresh herbs. Halabi cuisine emphasizes balance and harmony of flavors, using techniques like grilling and slow-cooking, making it a vibrant and celebrated culinary tradition in the Middle East.