Omani food blends Arab, Indian, Persian and East African tastes. Lime, cardamom, rosewater and the Dhofar frankincense region give it a fragrance of its own.
History
Oman was a maritime power with ports on the Arabian Sea and Zanzibar. Spices and styles from India and East Africa mixed with Bedouin cooking.
Ingredients
- Rice
- Lamb
- Fish
- Dates
- Black lime
- Cardamom
- Rosewater
- Frankincense
How it's made
- Marinate meat in spices
- Cook slowly in a pit or pot
- Cook rice with saffron and cardamom
- Serve on a large dish
- Finish with halwa and coffee
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What Oman drinks
Omani coffee (kahwa), karak, laban
Ratings & notes
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