Balila — country by country
Warm chickpeas in their broth with garlic, lemon, and cumin — breakfast at its most honest.
Every country brings its own touch. Here's how they differ.
🇱🇧 Lebanon
⏱ 25 minBalila is what Beirut eats before the hummus is even blended: whole warm chickpeas swimming in lemony broth, finished at the table with olive oil.
✨ What makes it special
Whole chickpeas served brothy and hot, crushed lightly with garlic and cumin and drowned in olive oil.