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Famous Food In Bahrain

Updated: Jul 3, 2021


Bahrain is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf.
The cuisine of Bahrain consists of dishes such as Biryani, Harees, Khabeesa, Machboos, Mahyawa, Maglooba, Quzi, and Zalabia. Qahwah is the national beverage. It has same dishes as its neighbours.

Here Are 16 Traditional Food you should try in Bahrain.

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Harees

Harees is a popular dish in Bahrain, It looks like porridge.

It is made of meat and wheat.

The dish is made up of boiled, cracked, and coarsely ground wheat mixed up with meat and seasoning with flavors to add taste. It is a dish that is mainly served as a starter. usually topped with cinnamon sugar.

Parotta

Machboos

Machboos is also a popular dish in Bahrain.

This dish is usually made with rice, meat (mutton), chicken, or fish, vegetables, then cooked in a broth flavored with a blend of spices, dried Loomi, onion and, raisins, nuts, and other seasonings include salt and spices turmeric, cumin, cardamom, and saffron. (these spices give Machboos its distinctive taste).

Once the rice is cooked, the meat is added together with some fried chopped onions, potatoes, tomatoes, green peppers, and other vegetables.

wiener schnitzel

Quzi

Quzi dish is one of the most popular dishes in Bahrain.

This dish consisting of a roasted lamb stuffed with rice, meat, eggs, and other ingredients.

The lamb is stuffed with nuts, raisins, and various spices before it is cooked in the oven. This dish is combined with cinnamon, cardamom, and baharat (spice)and served with a bed of rice.

Tandoori Chicken