Lebanese Food Storage Tips: Keep Fresh Without Constant Electricity
Nov 10, 2025
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With power cuts affecting refrigeration, proper food storage is crucial in Lebanon. Here's how to keep your Lebanese ingredients fresh.\n\n**Essential Storage Containers**\n\n- Airtight containers for zaatar, spices\n- Glass jars for olives, pickles (مخللات)\n- Vacuum-sealed bags for cheese, labneh\n- Cool, dark storage for olive oil\n\n**Lebanese Pantry Staples Storage**\n\n**Zaatar**: Store in airtight container, away from moisture. Lasts 6-12 months.\n\n**Olive Oil**: Keep in dark glass bottle, away from heat and light. Use within 12-18 months of opening.\n\n**Coffee**: Airtight container in cool place. Ground coffee stays fresh 2-3 weeks.\n\n**Spices**: Whole spices last 2-4 years, ground 6-12 months in airtight containers.\n\n**During Power Cuts**\n\n1. Keep fridge/freezer doors closed\n2. Use cooler boxes with ice packs\n3. Cook perishables first\n4. Buy daily for fresh items\n5. Use traditional preservation (pickling, drying)\n\nAdapt traditional Lebanese storage wisdom for modern challenges!
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