A Ranking Of Lebanese Yakhne (This Will Piss People Off)

We’ve ranked Lebanese tabekh before, but now during this weather, all we’ve been eating is yakhne (stews). So, we decided to rank them—and we’re pretty sure this list is going to stir up some debate.

P.S. This ranking is going to be in increasing order, so it will be from least to most favorite.

10. Bemye

People who like bemye are liars. They’re probably the type to generally love eating stews, and that’s because the stew itself is delicious. The bemye, however, has an oddly fuzzy texture that does not belong on food.

Case closed. I will forever be a bemye hater.

9. Sheikh me7shi

No. Just no. Who even decided that it was a good idea to stuff eggplants and serve them next to rice? Especially people who leave the stem on the eggplant, and then I have to struggle with cutting it up with my fork so I can eat it without choking to death.

8. Daoud basha

A very unremarkable stew that tried to be what spaghetti and meatballs is but epically failed. Daoud basha wanted to be that standard, neutral, go-to stew that you can never go wrong with, but unfortunately, you can go very wrong with this basic ass option.

7. Loube b lahme

It’s okay. Nothing special. Most people prefer loube b zeit, and I agree that it is the superior form of loube. Something about this stew feels…dry. Maybe it’s the texture of the loubye.

6. Sbenikh

I have a love/hate relationship with this one. Sometimes I like it, other times I hate it. However, it doesn’t deserve to be any higher on this list, so #6 felt just about right.

5. Bazella

Bazella is a pretty solid stew, but compared to the others on the list, I’d say it deserves a very neutral ranking. I think most people would agree that this is a good spot for bazella.

4. Fasolya

A great stew that is very versatile. It comes in many forms, so chances are, if you don’t like fasolya 3arida, you’re going to like 3ayshe khanom (or other variations).

3. Mloukhiye

One of the best stews that we all look forward to, but it’s only good when teta makes it. She just has her own touch when it comes to making mloukhiye, which is why it’s ranked so high.

2. Yakhnet arnabeet

Not many people know about yakhnet arnabeet, and I feel bad for them. This is one of the best stews out there because of how the cauliflower soaks up just the right amount of the stew.

BUT it’s not #1.

1. Yakhnet batata

Not arguing with anyone who doesn’t agree because you’re absolutely wrong if you don’t rank yakhnet batata is #1. Potatoes are the most diverse vegetables, and they taste HEAVENLY in stews.

Arguably the best winter dish. No further comments.

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