Arabian food makes up an important part of most buffet spreads.
Arabian food makes up an important part of most buffet spreads. Specialities include:
• Hoummus: A dip made from chickpeas and sesame seeds.
• Tabbouleh: Chopped parsley, mint and crushed wheat.
• Ghuzi: A whole roast lamb on a bed of rice mixed with nuts.
• Wara enab: Vine leaves stuffed with rice.
• Koussa mahshi: Stuffed courgettes.
Local dishes include:
• Matchbous: Spiced lamb with rice.
• Hareis: A rich delicacy of slow-cooked wheat and tender lamb.
• Seafood served with specially seasoned rice. Naturally, dates are a feature of any Arabian meal.
Delicious regional desserts include:
• Umm Ali: A type of bread pudding.
• Esh Asaraya: A sweet kind of cheesecake with a cream topping.
• Mehalabiya: A pudding sprinkled with rosewater and pistachios
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