The Lebanese Pantry - One Sandwich - The Joy of Sandwiches

Olives; green or black, served with sandwiches.

Herb mixture; wild thyme, sumac, sesame seeds. Mixed with olive oil.

Za'atar and olive oil; mixed, spread on bread or dipped.

Sweet items from Tripoli; city famous for sweets, some eaten sandwich-style.

Lebanese garlic sauce; garlic, oil, lemon juice emulsified to fluffy white cream. Essential for shawarma and shish taouk.

Sesame paste sauce; tahini thinned with lemon, water, garlic.

Tangy red spice; from sumac berries, adds sourness.

Hot pepper sauce; chili paste.

Dibs rumman; thick, tangy-sweet syrup for meats and salads.

Pickled turnips; pink from beet juice, essential side.

Pickled cucumbers.

Bekaa Valley preparations; agricultural region, fresh ingredients.