Enticing, Exotic UAE Recipes: A Complete Cookbook of Excellent Emirati Dish Ideas! - Paperback

What types of foods do they eat in the United Arab Emirates?

Are you somewhat intimidated at the idea of making UAE dishes?

Not to worry - these Emirati recipes will get you off to a good start.

UAE dishes are local Arabic traditional recipes from the United Arab Emirates, a group of seven individual emirates on the Persian Gulf. The cuisine is similar to that of countries in the same region, including Saudi Arabia and Oman. Their cooking is also influenced by other Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.

What does the cuisine of the UAE consist of?

Emirati cooking consists of a cross between the diet of fishermen, with shrimp and whitefish commonly served, along with the diet of the Bedouin, consisting of camel milk and meats.

Spices are utilized in the preparation of dishes in the United Arab Emirates, often including turmeric, cinnamon and saffron. Traditional foods include a great deal of dairy, meats and grains. Their fertile soil also allows for the growth of many vegetables, like tomatoes and cucumbers.

Fruits are also featured in UAE dishes, including loomi (dried lemons) and mangos. Read on, and learn more about Emirati cuisine...