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Emirati Cuisine

↳ from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The UAE's food is Bedouin, seafaring and Persian: rice and meat, dates, fish and sweets like luqaimat. Dubai and Abu Dhabi also hold every world cuisine.

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Specialties

History

Emirati food grew from desert and coast life. Dates, fish and camel milk fed communities, and spices came by sea.

Ingredients

  • Rice
  • Lamb or camel
  • Fish
  • Dates
  • Saffron
  • Cardamom
  • Dried lime

How it's made

  1. Season and slow cook meat
  2. Prepare the rice with the stock
  3. Layer and steam
  4. Serve on a platter
  5. Finish with coffee and dates
to drink

What United Arab Emirates drinks

Karak chai, gahwa, camel milk

Ratings & notes

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