The best UAE food you should try
Khuzi
Also known as Ghuzi, this dish is considered the national dish of the United Arab Emirates along with Al Machboos. It is a healthy and delicious dish, prepared from roasted lamb or mutton served on rice with vegetables and fruits.
Fateh
A delicious tri-colored dish, Fatteh is perfect for an early evening meal. The bottom layer consists of bread dipped in soup, chickpeas and stuffed eggplant form the middle layer, and yogurt and tahini sauce sit on top. You can also combine it with paprika, parsley, and pine nuts to add more flavor to the dish.
Hello kebab
Chelo Kebab is one of the best food in United Arab Emirates. Served on skewers over a bed of saffron-flavored rice, it’s a simple yet delicious meal. To get the best flavor from this dish, it is recommended that you prepare it on charcoal instead of gas.
Luqaimat
One of the most popular Emirati desserts, Luqaimat is a sweet dough with a soft interior. They are made with butter, milk, sugar, flour, yeast, cardamom and saffron. The ingredients are kneaded to form a smooth batter, then deep fried to get a nice golden color. They are very popular during the month of Ramadan.
Mahalabiya
A traditional Middle Eastern custard, Mahalabiya is a popular dessert, especially during the month of Ramadan. This delicious dish from the United Arab Emirates is a rich pudding made from boiled milk, sugar and corn starch. It is mixed with cream and rose water to make it a favorite for sweet tooth.
Knafeh
Knafeh is a popular dessert not only in the United Arab Emirates, but also in many other places in the Middle East. It is a delicious dough made from soft cheese, which is made from shredded phyllo before being dipped in simple syrup.
Arabic coffee
If you are a coffee lover, the streets of the United Arab Emirates will always leave your senses with the aroma of rich Arabic coffee. Traditional Gahwa is flavored with cardamom, cumin, cloves and saffron. It is usually done on a new day. Jellab and Qamardeen
A cold Arabic drink on a summer night, what more could you ask for? A mixture of grape molasses and rose water, Jellab is an Arabic cold drink. It is often decorated with pine nuts and raisins. A strong apricot juice, Qamardeen is a famous Arabic drink.
Karak
Karak is the national tea of the United Arab Emirates and can be bought for more than AED 1 at any roadside shop. It is usually served in paper cups in small quantities. It is best served with a donut or cake.
Falafel
If Shawarma is the favorite street food for vegetarians in the UAE, then Falefal is a good option for all vegetarians. Falafel is a pancake made of fried chickpeas. But when the falafel is wrapped in a roll with fresh vegetables and different clothes, magic happens, which is why it is one of the most popular dishes.
Madroba
The name of this dish comes from the large wooden spoon used to make this dish. The batter is beaten with a wooden spoon until it becomes stiff. Madhrooba is popular during Ramadan with various events. The recipe takes a long time to prepare, which is why it is not found in many restaurants. However, it is a great option to make at home because it is healthy, filling and nutritious.
Treat yourself to the drinks and dishes the UAE has to offer while visiting the city and indulge yourself with these popular and satisfying UAE dishes.
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