The first choice for food recommendations in the United Arab Emirates is of course the delicious Arabic food, special seasonings, whole roast lamb, rice wrapped in leaves, and Arabic naan and other unique characteristics. Here are some names and characteristics of Arabic catering.
Arabic special sauce:
Hoummus: This is a very authentic Arabic sauce, made from ground peas and sesame seeds. It is fragrant and delicious.
Tabboule: This is a condiment of chopped coriander, mint and crushed wheat.
Arab specialties:
Ghuzi: a whole roasted lamb, made with rice mixed with nuts as a base.
Wara Enab: Rice wrapped in leaves.
Koussa Mahshi: Courgettes stuffed with meat.
Matchbous: Spiced lamb rice.
Hareis: A delicious blend of rice and tender lamb that is slowly simmered over low heat.
Shawarma: This is an Arabic snack sold in street shops. It is a barbecue made of beef and chicken. When eating, it is cut into small pieces with a knife, and then mixed with tomatoes, pickled peppers, etc. and wrapped in a pancake.
Arab Dessert:
Umm Ali: a bread pudding.
Esh Asaraya: A type of dessert, cheesecake with cream on top.
Mehalabiya: A pudding sprinkled with rose water and mixed with pistachios.
Arabic meal staples:
Arabian naan and fried rice mixed with various seafood are the staple food of any Arabic meal.