Palestine, United Arab Emirates – Lamb Kubba

September 26, 2021/0 Comments/in World Cuisine, Asian Cusine, Palestinian Cuisine, United Arab Emirates Cuisine/by adelina aida

This dish is one of the best dishes of Palestine and Arabic cuisine. This is made up of meat and can be cooked as the vegetarian version of the dish. Palestinian cuisine is a food that is not even eaten by the people of Palestine but also Jordan, Israel, Refugee camps, nearby areas, etc. The cuisines that have a great impact on Palestinian cuisine are Turkish cuisine, Arabs, and Persians. The word Kubba is derived from the Arabic language, KUBBAH is also known as KIBBEH in Levantine Arabic language. The cuisine of Palestine has a great impact on other international cuisines.

Iran, United Arab Emirates – Kabab Koobideh

September 20, 2021/0 Comments/in World Cuisine, Asian Cusine, Iranian Cuisine, United Arab Emirates Cuisine/by adelina aida

This is one of the best dishes in Iranian Cuisine. Mostly used mincemeat is from lamb and beef. Chicken is rarely used in traditional dishes like this kabob koobideh. This dish is traditionally included in the national cuisine of Iran and also in many other cuisines but with different names. Iranian cuisine is included in the Khaleeji cuisine because this cuisine has a great impact on Arabian and Emirati cuisine. Iranian cuisine is known as āšpazi-e iranī in Persia and, the culinary culture evolved by time and influence by other traditions.

Jordan, United Arab Emirates – Mansaf

August 8, 2021/0 Comments/in World Cuisine, Asian Cusine, Jordanian Cuisine, United Arab Emirates Cuisine/by adelina aida

This dish is very royal having different ingredients together on a plate. This is a very delicious dish, very popular throughout the UAE. It is an Arabic dish and as we knew, Arabs have many royal dishes with the use of a huge amount of meat especially lamb meat or mutton, and dry fruits, nuts, saffron, etc. Atwa (truce) and Ja’ha (peacemaking process) are the two main events of Jordan and this dish is also very important in these events. In the 20th Century, Joseph Massad declared this dish as the traditional and national dish of Jordan.

Lebanon, United Arab Emirates – Za’atar Manakeesh

August 29, 2021/0 Comments/in World Cuisine, Asian Cusine, Lebanese Cuisine, United Arab Emirates Cuisine/by adelina aida

Manakeesh is a flat crispy bread topped with different seasonings and served with different sauces and vegetables. It is like a pizza but in Arabian style. It is eaten in breakfast and also be served as a snack and even in lunch and dinners. In Lebanon, Za’atar is the must for Manakeesh. This dish, Manakeesh is originated from Lebanon but now it is famous all over the Middles East. The word Manakeesh is the Arabic word Manqushah. MANQUSHAH is formed by the word NAQUSH that means ”CRAVE OUT”. This dish is originated in the Fertile Crescent.

United Arab Emirates – Beef Murtabak

July 4, 2021/0 Comments/in World Cuisine, Asian Cusine, United Arab Emirates Cuisine/by adelina aida

This is Middle Eastern style stuffed bread or stuffed pancakes. This fried and stuffed bread found in the Asian side of the world like Saudia Arabia, Yemen, Dubai, Kuwait, Malaysia, etc. The word MURTABAK is an Arabic word that means FOLDED.

The United Arab Emirates – ASIDA

April 3, 2021/0 Comments/in World Cuisine, Asian Cusine, United Arab Emirates Cuisine/by adelina aida

This dish is the old traditional cuisine of the state ” Al Andulas ”. It is actually a dessert rich or honey, butter having a lump of cooked dough. This dish is popular on Muslim / Islamic traditions like Eid, Shabrat, Aqeeqa etc.

United Arab Emirates – Ful Medames

May 23, 2021/0 Comments/in World Cuisine, Asian Cusine, United Arab Emirates Cuisine/by adelina aida

Ful Medames is also known as FUL, a vegetarian dish of UAE. It is a curry of Fava Beans with vegetables and spices served with hard-boiled eggs. The place of origin of ful medames is EGYPT. The cooking method of making ful medames is mentioned in a ”book of Jerusalem”.

The United Arab Emirates – Al Kabsa

March 12, 2021/0 Comments/in World Cuisine, Asian Cusine, United Arab Emirates Cuisine/by adelina aida

Kabsa or kabsah is a rice dish in which many elements are included. This dish is from SAUDIA ARABIA and Emirati Cuisine. In GULF ARABIC, it is known as ”Makbus/ Machboos”. Kabasa means Squeeze so from this the word comes up with ”SQUEEZE ALL INGREDIENTS INTO ONE POT”.

United Arab Emirates – Baklava

June 6, 2021/0 Comments/in World Cuisine, Asian Cusine, United Arab Emirates Cuisine/by adelina aida

Baklava is a pastry dish that is layered with the nuts filled in each layer or the center of each piece. This is more like a Filo pastry. Filo is a pastry of many thin layers. This dish is originated from Ottoman Empire. The word Baklava came from the Mongolian Language, also known as BAGLABA in the Persian language. Meaning of the word Baklava is ”TO TIE UP”, ”WRAP UP”.

United Arab Emirates – Luqaimat ( Emirati Dessert )

March 2, 2021/0 Comments/in World Cuisine, Asian Cusine, United Arab Emirates Cuisine/by adelina aida

Luqaimat is a deep-fried dough that is then dipped into the sugar syrup and served by adding some nuts, sesame seeds over it. It is a local traditional dish of the whole UAE. This word LUQAIMAT is not actually the name of the dish. The actual name of the dish is the Arabic word, Luqmat-al-Qadi.