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Qatar 2022: Typical dishes from Qatar that you must try
Curious Facts

Qatar 2022: Typical dishes from Qatar that you must try

By Miranda Perea - 2022-10-26T11:08:18Z
From November 20 to December 18, football fans' eyes will be watching Qatar, the host country of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Located in the Persian Gulf, Qatar is a monarchy considered among the 10 richest countries in the world. However, its wealth goes beyond the economic, as it has an important cultural and, of course, gastronomic legacy. At kiwilimón, we share with you the most emblematic typical dishes of Qatari gastronomy so you can learn more about this Arab country that will be on everyone's lips.

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Typical Dishes of Qatari Gastronomy
Qatar has a highly multicultural society, as its inhabitants come from over 100 countries. Therefore, its gastronomy is influenced by many cultures, although it mainly represents the flavors of Arabia and the Middle East, as noted by the site Visit Qatar. Additionally, some of the most common ingredients in Qatari cuisine include fish, seafood, and lamb.

Some of the traditional dishes of Qatar are:

Mathrooba
This exquisite Qatari dish is made with chicken covered by a delicious mix of wheat, onion, tomato, ghee, and spices, as stated by Taste Atlas. This flavorful dish is specially prepared to break the fast during Ramadan.

Saloona
A dish that is also popular in the United Arab Emirates, saloona or salona is a traditional Arabic broth made with chicken, fish, beef, or lamb, according to Taste Atlas. This spicy broth has a combination of tomato, ginger, garlic, and vegetables. Usually prepared during Ramadan, it is believed that saloona has Bedouin origins.

Machboos
Also known as Kabsa, the machboos is an irresistible blend of rice, spices, and meats. This tasty dish is a classic of the Gulf countries and has spices such as loomi, cardamom, clove, and turmeric, giving it an unparalleled explosion of flavors.

Luqaimat
Also called lokma, lugaimat, or awameh, luqaimat are sweet and crispy balls of dough covered in a delicious sugar or date syrup, as noted by the site Every Little Crumb. They are perfect for dinner!



Ghuzi
A dish that is also popular in Dubai, ghuzi consists of boiled lamb usually served in kebab with vegetables, hazelnuts, and rice. It is also known as khuzi or ouzi.

Kousa Mahshi
The kousa mahshi is a traditional dish from the Middle East consisting of zucchinis stuffed with spiced rice or ground meat and bathed in an irresistible tomato sauce. This dish is usually prepared for special occasions or large feasts, as noted by Zaatar & Zaytoun.

Balaleet
The balaleet is a traditional Gulf dish that has a unique combination of sweet and savory flavors and is prepared with vermicelli noodles sweetened with rose water, cardamom, turmeric, and saffron with scrambled eggs or an omelet on top, according to Every Little Crumb. It's a classic breakfast!

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Margoog
The margoog is an Arabic stew consisting of lamb and vegetables seasoned with spices and dehydrated lemon. Additionally, this stew has dough discs that are cooked in the broth.

Harees
The harees is a creamy dish prepared with beaten wheat and chicken that is usually eaten during the month of Ramadan, as noted by International Cuisine.

Warak Enab
Known as sarma in other countries, this traditional dish is of Lebanese origin and consists of rolls of grape leaves filled with a mixture of meat or rice, herbs, and vegetables cooked with vegetables in a broth prepared with lemon, as noted by Plant Based Folk.

Now that you know the typical dishes of Qatari gastronomy, which one would you like to try? Remember that at kiwilimón you can find amazing recipes of international cuisine that will fascinate you!