Signboard: Bistro. Syrian cuisine ( St. Petersburg )
Syrian cuisine is a variation of Arabic cuisine with strong local traditions, in which there is a noticeable Caucasian influence. It is worth noting that Syria is a country with an ancient agricultural culture, where there are no coarsely prepared ingredients. Many ground ( kibbeh , falafel ), pasty food ( hummus ). Distributed dishes of eggplant ( moussaka ). There are also boiled beans ( Ful medames ), reminiscent of the Old Testament lentil soup. Often, the decoration of the main dish can be chopped greens ( tabule ). Nut desserts and cookies ( baklava , polvoron ) prevail . Traditional for Syria are sesame seasonings ( tahini ).