🕒 Introduction
Between long work hours, traffic, and family commitments, weeknights in Lebanon can get hectic. But that doesn’t mean you have to settle for takeout or bland food. With the OTIV Wi-Fi Sous Vide Cooker, you can prepare healthy, restaurant-quality meals at home — hands-free and stress-free.
Sous vide cooking keeps your food juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, whether you live in Beirut, Jounieh, Zahle, or Saida. Just seal, set the temperature, and relax while your OTIV device handles the rest.
🍗 1. Sous Vide Garlic Herb Chicken Breast (Lebanese Style)
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Temperature: 65°C (149°F)
Ingredients:
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2 chicken breasts
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 tsp zaatar or thyme
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Salt and pepper
Directions:
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Season chicken with olive oil, zaatar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Seal using the OTIV Vacuum Sealer or a zip-lock bag.
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Set your OTIV Sous Vide Cooker to 65°C for 1 hour.
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Sear quickly on each side in a pan for 1 minute.
✅ Result: Lebanese-style juicy chicken with herbal aroma — perfect with rice or tabbouleh.
🥩 2. Sous Vide Steak with Rosemary & Olive Oil
Cooking Time: 1.5 hours
Temperature: 57°C (135°F)
Ingredients:
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2 steaks (ribeye or tenderloin)
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1 sprig rosemary
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1 tbsp Lebanese olive oil
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Pinch of sea salt & pepper
Directions:
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Season and vacuum seal the steak with rosemary.
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Set sous vide to 57°C for 90 minutes.
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Sear with butter for a caramelized finish.
🔥 Pro Tip: Use the OTIV 2-Probe Thermometer to check sear temperature precisely — no guessing, no overcooking.
✅ Result: Tender, perfectly cooked steak every time — better than any restaurant in Beirut.
🐟 3. Sous Vide Lemon Butter Salmon with Herbs
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Temperature: 52°C (125°F)
Ingredients:
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2 salmon fillets
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1 tbsp butter
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Lemon slices
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Fresh dill or parsley
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Salt and pepper
Directions:
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Add salmon, butter, and lemon in a sous-vide bag.
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Cook at 52°C for 45 minutes.
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Optionally sear for crispy skin.
✅ Result: Flaky, buttery salmon — rich in omega-3, ideal for a light Lebanese dinner.
🥕 4. Colorful Sous Vide Vegetables (Perfect for Mezza or Side Dishes)
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Temperature: 85°C (185°F)
Ingredients:
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1 cup carrots, sliced
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1 cup cauliflower
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1 cup zucchini or bell peppers
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Olive oil, salt, pepper
Directions:
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Toss vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Seal and cook at 85°C for 30 minutes.
🥦 Pro Tip: Sous vide keeps the color and nutrients — your veggies stay bright, crisp, and flavorful.
✅ Result: A perfect side dish for Lebanese grilled meats or chicken.
🧀 5. Sous Vide Egg Bites with Halloumi & Herbs
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Temperature: 77°C (170°F)
Ingredients:
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4 eggs
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1/3 cup shredded halloumi or akkawi cheese
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1 tbsp milk or cream
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Salt, pepper, mint or parsley
Directions:
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Blend ingredients and pour into small glass jars.
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Cook at 77°C for 45 minutes.
✅ Result: Light, creamy, Lebanese-flavored egg bites — ideal for suhoor, brunch, or busy mornings.
⚙️ Why Lebanese Homes Love the OTIV Sous Vide
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Perfect for Lebanese kitchens: compact, energy-efficient, and easy to clean.
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Wi-Fi control: Start cooking from your phone while you’re stuck in Beirut traffic.
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Healthy cooking: Locks in nutrients and flavor with no oil or frying.
🧂 Quick Weeknight Sous Vide Tips (For Lebanese Lifestyles)
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Prep the night before: Season and seal your food, store in the fridge.
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Cook remotely: Start via the OTIV app while heading home from work.
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Batch cooking: Make 2–3 proteins at once — perfect for family lunches.
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Finish with a Lebanese touch: Add a drizzle of olive oil, sumac, or lemon juice for freshness.
💬 Conclusion
With the OTIV Wi-Fi Sous Vide Cooker, even the busiest Lebanese home chef can create gourmet dishes effortlessly. From steak to salmon, everything comes out perfectly cooked, juicy, and flavorful — every single time.
✨ Bring restaurant-quality cooking to your Lebanese kitchen.
👉 Shop the OTIV Sous Vide Cooker now and make weeknight dinners stress-free and delicious.
