How to Make Madrouba – UAE Food Recipes

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Madrouba is a unique dish prepared and consumed throughout the Middle East. Madrouba means beaten rice because people mash the rice after cooking it. So, let us give you the list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions to make Madrouba. You will enjoy the experience. Read on!

Ingredients

  • Two cups of long-grain rice
  • Four dried limes
  • Three minced red onions
  • ¼ cup of ghee
  • ¼ cup of ghee for garnishing
  • Four cloves of minced garlic
  • Four plums of tomatoes
  • One to two teaspoons of ground turmeric
  • One teaspoon of ground cumin
  • One teaspoon of ground coriander
  • A half teaspoon of ground ginger
  • A half teaspoon of cardamom for garnishing
  • ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon of cardamom
  • 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne
  • One or two pounds of boneless chicken
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Two tablespoons of kosher salt
  • A half cup of vegetable oil
  • Two small red onions

Instructions

  1. Add water and rice to the bowl
  2. Stir the rice around in the water and rinse
  3. Cover the rice with water and soak for 30 minutes
  4. Crack the lime and remove the flesh
  5. Cook the minced onions in ¼ cup of ghee in an oven
  6. Cook for 10-15 minutes on a medium-high heat
  7. Add tomatoes and garlic, and cook for a few minutes
  8. Now add cinnamon, black pepper, ginger, dried lime, and turmeric
  9. Next, add coriander, cumin, cloves, cardamom, cayenne, chicken, and nutmeg
  10. Stir to mix well, and add eight cups of water and the salt
  11. Boil until you cook the chicken for about ten to fifteen minutes
  12. Put the rice in the pot and bring to the boil
  13. Reduce the heat and cook for two hours
  14. Continue stirring to prevent sticking
  15. Heat the oil in a skillet and fry the onions for 5-8 minutes
  16. Once the chicken has broken down and the rice has cooked, mash the mixture with a spoon
  17. The purpose is to make the mixture smooth, like porridge
  18. Melt the ¼ cup of ghee in a skillet over low-medium heat
  19. Stir the remaining half teaspoon of cardamom
  20. Infuse for two to three minutes and remove from heat
  21. Use friend onions, ghee, and cardamom for garnishing
  22. Serve with bread, and enjoy

How to Make Karak – Middle Eastern Milk Tea

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Karak, also known as Middle Eastern Milk Tea, can soothe your mind and tranquil your heart because the ingredients used in Karak contain loads of antioxidants. Drinking Karak can reduce stress, promote healthy weight management, and elevate energy levels. Here are the ingredients and steps to make Karak. Read on!

Ingredients

  • One or two cups of water
  • A fat pinch of cardamom powder
  • You can also use three crushed cardamoms
  • Three to four stands of crushed saffron
  • Two teaspoons of tea powder
  • 170 milliliters of evaporated milk
  • Sugar to taste

Instructions

  1. Add cardamom, saffron, and water to a saucepan
  2. Bring the saucepan to heat and add tea powder once it boils
  3. Pour in the evaporated milk and bring the saucepan to the rolling boil
  4. Simmer until you achieve the desired color
  5. Add into cups and sweeten with sugar
  6. Enjoy the delicious cup of Karak milk tea

Note: You can skip the spices when making Karak. However, if you want to achieve a better flavor, we recommend adding spices.

How to Make Qamardeen – UAE Dessert Recipes

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Qamardeen is a traditional Middle Easter dish made with apricot fruit leathers. However, you can also use apricot puree or juice to make the dish. Thanks to the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it is a healthy smoothie that improves your overall physical and mental health. Here are the ingredients and step-by-step instructions to make Qamardeen. Read on!

Ingredients

  • 70 milliliters of apricot juice
  • 30 milliliters of apricot puree
  • 20 milliliters of green apple juice
  • Ten milliliters of lemon juice
  • 20 milliliters of sugar syrup
  • Three dashes of orange blossom water
  • Four to five ice cubes
  • Dried orange
  • Dried apricots
  • Pine nuts
  • Brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Add the apricot puree and apricot juice to a shaker
  2. Now add green apple juice, lemon juice, and sugar syrup to the shaker
  3. Next, add three dashes of orange blossom water
  4. Mix the ingredients after adding ice cubes
  5. Garnish with crushed ice and nuts or as you prefer
  6. Enjoy the healthy and delicious Qamardeen

How to Make Jallab – UAE Desserts Recipes

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Jallab is one of the most delicious and refreshing smoothies in the United Arab Emirates. However, people in other Middle Eastern countries also enjoy Jallab. It contains molasses, date syrup, or rose water. You can use raisins and pine nuts for additional flavors. Here are the ingredients and steps to make Jallab. Read on!

Ingredients

  • 250 milliliters of organic milk
  • 50 milliliters of Jallab syrup
  • One teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • One banana
  • Four ice cubes
  • Pine nuts
  • Pistachios

Instructions

Jallab is one of the easiest smoothies to make, requiring no more than a few steps:

  1. Pour the Jallab, milk, vanilla, banana, and ice cubes into the blender
  2. Blend to combine these ingredients
  3. Pour the mixture into a glass
  4. Top it with pine nuts or pistachios
  5. Enjoy the healthy and delicious smoothie

How to Make Mahalabia

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How to Make Mahalabia

Mahalabia is an Emirati milk pudding dessert with a creamy texture and taste. You can use a wide range of flavors or toppings to make Mahalabia. For example, you can garnish the Mahalabia milk pudding with nuts and rose petals, especially if you want to make the traditional version and serve it to your family or friends during Ramadan. Here are the ingredients and steps to make Mahalabia. Read on!

Ingredients

  • Two cups of milk
  • Three tablespoons of cornstarch or corn flour
  • ¼ cup of granulated sugar
  • Two cardamom seeds – crushed
  • One tablespoon of crushed pistachios
  • One teaspoon of rose petals – edible

Instructions

  1. Mix a half cup of cold milk and corn flour
  2. Whisk well to create a smooth texture
  3. Add the remaining milk to a medium saucepan
  4. Now add sugar and crushed cardamon seeds
  5. Set the heat to medium and cook the mixture until it is hot
  6. Stir to dissolve the sugar
  7. Once done, bring the mixture to the simmer
  8. Next, add corn flour and milk mixture and whisk together
  9. Continue whisking on low heat to achieve a pudding consistency
  10. Once you have achieved a thick pudding, remove it from the heat
  11. Add the dessert to the bowls and refrigerate for a few hours
  12. Garnish the Mahalabia with edible rose petals or crushed pistachios

How to Make Luqaimat – UAE Food Recipes

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Luqaimat is a Middle Eastern sweet dish famous in the Emirates. Families serve and eat it during Ramadan and Eid. Luqaimat is one of the easiest dessert recipes to make at home and requires a small number of ingredients. Read on!

Ingredients

  • One cup of all-purpose flour
  • A half teaspoon of instant yeast
  • A half cup of milk powder
  • Two tablespoons of sugar
  • A half teaspoon of cardamom powder
  • Pinch of saffron
  • 1/3 cup of lukewarm water
  • Oil for deep frying
  • A half cup of date syrup
  • One tablespoon of sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Add yeast, all-purpose flour, sugar, milk powder, cardamom, and saffron to the bowl
  2. Mix these ingredients well by slowly adding water to the ingredients
  3. Create a sticky batter and cover it with a muslin cloth
  4. Heat oil and sprinkle it over the batter
  5. Roll the dropped balls using a slotted spoon in oil for proper cooking
  6. Fry till the balls are dark golden brown
  7. Remove the balls from the oil and place them on a kitchen towel
  8. Place the dish in the serving bowl and sprinkle some drops of date syrup
  9. Sprinkle with sesame seeds
  10. Enjoy the warm dessert

How to Make Khuzi – UAE Food Recipes

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Khuzi is one of the simplest, tastiest, and most delicious dishes in the Middle East. Both children and adults enjoy Khuzi. You can find this dish in various restaurants across the United Arab Emirates. However, to ensure cleanliness, we recommend making this Khuzi at home. Here are the ingredients and instructions to make Khuzi. Read on!

Ingredients

  • Two tablespoons of oil
  • Two tablespoons of ginger paste
  • One cup of chopped onions
  • One cup of crushed dry coconut
  • Two tablespoons of green chili paste
  • One teaspoon of salt
  • Two to three cups of Dosa or Idli batter

Instructions

  1. Add two tablespoons of oil to the pot and bring to boil
  2. Now add two tablespoons of ginger paste
  3. Add chopped onions, chili paste, and crushed dry coconut
  4. Add salt to the pot and mix the ingredients
  5. Roast the mixture for five to seven minutes
  6. Take dosa or idli batter and combine it with the mixture
  7. Take a pan and add batter to it
  8. Bake it for five to seven minutes
  9. The dish is ready to serve
  10. Enjoy the delicious Khuzi

How to Make Balaleet – Arab Food Recipes

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Balaleet is a Middle Eastern dish made with eggs and vermicelli. Most people eat Balaleet for breakfast, but you can also eat it for brunch or lunch. It has a crunchy, sweet, and salty taste. Here are the ingredients and step-by-step instructions to make Balaleet. Read on!

Ingredients

  • Six tablespoons of ghee
  • Two small shallots
  • One small onion
  • One teaspoon of kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon of ground cardamom
  • Two or three cups of vermicelli
  • Two cups of boiling water
  • Large pinch of saffron threads
  • ¼ cup of sugar
  • Two large eggs
  • One cup of flat parsley leaves – chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat two tablespoons of ghee in a skillet over high-medium heat
  2. Add shallots to the skillet and cook until they are golden brown
  3. Transfer the shallots to the towel-lined plate and set aside
  4. Add onions to the skillet and season with ¼ teaspoon of salt
  5. Cook until the onions are golden brown for 10-15 minutes
  6. Add cardamom and cook for 1-2 minutes
  7. Melt three tablespoons of ghee over medium heat in a skillet
  8. Add vermicelli and cook until they are golden brown
  9. Now add saffron, ¾ teaspoon of salt, and boiling water
  10. Cook and ensure the water has evaporated
  11. Stir in sugar and cook for 2-3 minutes
  12. Stir in the cooked onions and set aside
  13. Heat one tablespoon of ghee in a skillet over low heat
  14. Whisk two eggs with one tablespoon of water
  15. Add them to the skillet and season with salt
  16. Top the eggs with reserved noodles
  17. Transfer the eggs to the plate and use fried shallots for topping
  18. You can also add chopped parsley
  19. Serve and enjoy the dish

How to Make Shirin Polo – UAE Food Recipes

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Arabic cuisine has a wide range of dishes, but nothing matches Shirin Polo’s taste, a dish prepared for special occasions and festivals like Ramadan and Eid. Here are the ingredients and instructions to make Shirin Polo. Read on!

Ingredients

  • One cup of water
  • One orange
  • One medium yellow onion
  • Five ounces of carrot
  • A half cup of slivered almonds
  • Three cups of basmati rice
  • Two tangerines
  • Five tablespoons of butter
  • A half cup of chopped pistachios
  • A half cup of raisins
  • Powdered saffron

Instructions

  1. Peel the orange and tangerine’s outer zest using a peeler or sharp knife
  2. Add water to the saucepan and put in the orange and tangerine strips
  3. Boil for five to seven minutes and set aside once done
  4. Mix sugar and water and bring to a boil to prepare a syrup
  5. Add the strips to the syrup
  6. Continue stirring the mixture and remove the caramelized zest strips
  7. Reserve some syrup for later use
  8. Melt three tablespoons of butter and cook the onions over medium heat
  9. Keep the onions aside once golden brown
  10. Follow the same procedure for carrots with two tablespoons of butter
  11. Use a pressure cooker to steam three cups of rice
  12. Add saffron powder for aroma and color
  13. Add some butter to the frying pan and pile up the carrots, pistachios, caramelized zest strips, raisins, and almonds in the corner
  14. Drizzle the syrup over these ingredients and heat over a low heat
  15. Transfer the cooked rice to the serving platter
  16. Now add some zest, carrots, and nuts
  17. Put some rice over them
  18. Add the remaining carrots, zest, and rice to form a pyramid shape
  19. Sprinkle with almonds, pistachios, and raisins
  20. Add syrup to the dish and serve to your family and friends

How to Make Thereed – UAE Food Recipes

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Thereed is one of the most delicious traditional dishes in the Arab region with satisfying lamb and vegetable stew. Although you can find Thereed in various restaurants across the Middle East, we recommend making it home to create a memorable experience and relish the delectable lamb. Here are the ingredients and instructions to make Thereed. Read on!

Instructions

  • One cup of canola oil
  • Three pounds of lamb
  • Two tablespoons of mixed spices
  • Five whole cloves
  • Two chilies
  • One large yellow onion
  • Six cloves of minced garlic
  • One four-inch minced ginger
  • One tablespoon of ground cumin
  • One teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • One teaspoon of ground cardamom
  • Four plum tomatoes
  • Two bay leaves
  • Fifteen baby Yukon potatoes
  • Two medium carrots
  • Two small zucchinis
  • Two frying peppers
  • Four 12-inch flatbread
  • Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in your Dutch oven over high or medium heat
  2. Season the lamb with mixed spices
  3. Add lamb to the pot and cook for six minutes
  4. Transfer the lamb to the plate and set aside
  5. Add chilies, cloves, and onion to the pot
  6. Cook until onion is soft for two minutes
  7. Now add pepper, cumin, cardamom, tomatoes, and bay leaves
  8. Continue stirring for two minutes to make the tomatoes soft
  9. Return the lamb to the pot
  10. Add potatoes, zucchini, carrots, peppers, and twelve cups of water
  11. Bring the boil and reduce the heat to medium-low
  12. Simmer for one or two hours
  13. Season with salt and pepper
  14. Line a serving dish with flatbread
  15. Arrange the veggies and meat over the flatbread using a slotted spoon
  16. Pour liquid is a serving bowl
  17. Enjoy the delicious Thereed