Emirati cuisine

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Emirati dialect), a traditional Emirati dessert, served with Arabic coffee
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Emirati cuisine is the local traditional Arabic cuisine of the United Arab Emirates. It is part of Eastern Arabian cuisine and shares similarities with cuisines from neighboring countries, such as Omani cuisine and Saudi Arabian cuisine, as well as influences from different Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines.

As a major international hub, the United Arab Emirates today has a

multicultural
variety of cuisines from different parts of the world.

History

Origins

See also: History of the United Arab Emirates

Cultivation of

Umm al-Nar sites. The presence of grinding stones and fired clay ovens in archaeological sites indicate that grain processing was also performed. Studies of human dental remains dating back to the third millennium show a high level of attrition which is believed to result from the mastication of dry bread.[1]

Modern historical history

The cuisine which originated in the area that is now the United Arab Emirates and was previously the

dates. A blend of these diets as well as a mixture of spices such as cinnamon, saffron, and turmeric formed the basis of the common dishes consumed in the Trucial states region and the current traditional Emirati cuisine.[2]

The

camel meat
is normally reserved for special occasions.

The dishes are usually like stews, as everything is often cooked in a single pot. Saffron, cardamom, turmeric, and thyme are the core flavors used in Emirati cookery. Rice was added to the diet when traders moved to the region.[when?] Leaves from indigenous trees, such as the ghaff, were also used to stuff small birds for enhanced flavor.

Traditional dishes include maq'louba, margooga, harees, machbous, frsee'ah, fireed, jisheid, and mishwy.

Bedouins. Balaleat is another dish, but its advent began with the traders, who introduced pasta
.

Sweet options include luqeymat, a deep-fried ball of

dates, cardamom, and clarified butter
.

At the close of the meal, it is usual to serve a red tea infused with

dates and gahwah (Arabic coffee
), which are offered on arrival and are kept available throughout the guest's visit.

hummous, tabbouleh, and mixed grill, whilst having similar characteristics, are fairly recent additions to the Emirati diet. [citation needed
]

Foods and dishes

Further information: Eastern Arabian cuisine
Kuboos (flatbread) being prepared in Abu Dhabi

Seafood has been the mainstay of the Emirati diet for centuries.[3] The United Arab Emirates cuisine is a reflection of an Arabian heritage and exposure to other civilizations over time. As the consumption of pork is forbidden under Muslim law, it is not included in most menus. Hotels frequently have pork substitutes such as beef, chicken, sausage, and veal rashers on their breakfast menus. If pork is available, it is clearly labelled as such.

camel meat. Dates
are usually consumed with meals.

Popular beverages are coffee and tea, which can be supplemented with cardamom, saffron, or mint to give it a distinct flavor.[4]

Sharjah). All nightclubs and golf clubs are permitted to sell alcohol. Specific supermarkets may sell pork in a separate section of the market.[5]

Dishes forming part of the Emirati cuisine include:[6][7]

Beverages

Traditional Arabic tea in the UAE

Events

Dubai Food Festival

The inaugural Dubai Food Festival was held from 21 February to 15 March 2014.[11] According to Vision the event was aimed at enhancing and celebrating Dubai's position as the gastronomic capital of the region. The festival was designed to showcase the variety of flavours and cuisines on offer in Dubai featuring the cuisines of over 200 nationalities at the festival.[12]

References

  1. ISBN 978-0415117654
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  2. ISBN 9768182768
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  3. ^ "24-year-old Emirati fish seller vows to preserve ancestral occupation". www.gulftoday.ae. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
  4. ^ UAEinteract.com. "UAE Travel& Tourism: Food & Drink". UAEinteract. Archived from the original on 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2009-07-15.
  5. ^ "Alcohol and Pork Licenses - Allo' Expat Abu Dhabi". Alloexpat.com. 2009-05-30. Archived from the original on 2009-08-05. Retrieved 2009-07-15.
  6. ^ "Welcome to Abu Dhabi - Emirati Cuisine". Visitabudhabi.ae. 2009-07-01. Archived from the original on 2009-08-04. Retrieved 2009-07-15.
  7. ^ "10 Emirati delicacies you just can't miss while travelling to UAE". Khaleej Times. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  8. ^ a b c "A taste of Emirati cuisine". gulfnews.com. 26 November 2011. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  9. ^ Emaratilicious - (18 October 2016). "خبز الجباب الإماراتي Emarati pancakes chubab" – via YouTube.
  10. ISBN 978-1-74104-546-8
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  11. ^ "Dubai Food Festival". Dubai Food Festival. Archived from the original on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  12. ^ East, Ben (February 2014). "Taste of culture: Dubai Food Festival". Vision.ae. Archived from the original on 30 October 2014. Retrieved 20 November 2014.

External links

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