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kzafarullah
15 hours ago2 min read
Sri Lankan squid curry
Sri Lankan cuisine is loaded with seafood; after all, it is an island nation. The seafood is fresh and usually caught and cooked locally....
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kzafarullah
2 days ago1 min read
Sardines, tomato and garlic canapé
I love canapés. They are small bites that are packed with flavour. Here is a beautiful recipe that fits this criteria. Friends always...
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kzafarullah
3 days ago2 min read
Crêpes with date syrup (Khubz mahallah)
Every culture has a pancake or crepe of some kind. It is a dish that is core to every culture. Mixing flour and water or other liquid is...
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kzafarullah
4 days ago2 min read
Penne with cream of sardine (Penne alla crema di sardine)
Summer has set in, and the weather is warm. I am on the lookout for recipes that require as little time in front of the stove as possible...
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kzafarullah
5 days ago3 min read
Blueberry and strawberry cobbler
There is a world of baked fruit desserts with names like betty, crisp, gump, slump, buckle, cobbler and more. They are variations on a...
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kzafarullah
6 days ago2 min read
Korean honey and soy-glazed potatoes (Kamja jorim)
Sweet is a dominant flavour in Korean cuisine. Ko reans have a unique taste preference that leans towards balancing sweet, salty, spicy,...
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kzafarullah
Mar 162 min read
Hyderabadi mutton with tomatoes (Tamatar gosht)
A good friend, Nilesh, found out I was cataloguing my mother’s recipes and reminded me of this dish from about 20 years ago that he had...
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kzafarullah
Mar 152 min read
Baked cherry tomatoes with garlic and saffron oil
Tapas is a lifestyle in Spain. After work, folks gather at small restaurants to have a bite and unwind with a glass of wine. It helps...
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kzafarullah
Mar 141 min read
Broccoli with ricotta, lemon and Parmesan
This is a simple side dish influenced by Italian flavours. The combination of roasted broccoli and cheese is lovely, and here, we use two...
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kzafarullah
Mar 131 min read
Khaleeji tomato garlic-hot sauce (Daqus)
Chutneys came to Oman via the spice trade from India. These condiments were adapted to local ingredients and palates but served the same...
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kzafarullah
Mar 123 min read
Peruvian spicy beef stew (Picante de carne)
Peruvian cuisine is filled with stew, slow-cooked and delicious. It comes from the culture of a hard life where food was simmered over...
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kzafarullah
Mar 111 min read
Omani yoghurt drink (Laban)
Yoghurt is an important ingredient in the desert. Milk does not last long, so consuming yoghurt is one way to preserve it. It is also...
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kzafarullah
Mar 94 min read
Omani wheat porridge with chicken (Harees)
Harees is one of the oldest recorded dishes on the planet today. It is also called harissa, arisa, haris or oriza and is the precursor to...
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kzafarullah
Mar 73 min read
Omani spiced prawn and turmeric dumplings with honey-chilli sauce (Qashad)
Dumplings are a part of Islamic culture. The earliest recorded history of dumplings is from Central Asia and the region around Turkey in...
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kzafarullah
Mar 71 min read
Strawberry and tomato gazpacho with balsamic and basil
Some combinations are classics, and this is one of them. This soup is redolent of a gazpacho variation but very upscale. The sweet-sour...
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kzafarullah
Mar 52 min read
Brussels sprout quesadillas (Quesadillas con repollo de Bruselas)
Quesadillas are an all-time favourite. They are a cheesy and delicious finger food. I love picking up these flavour packets, loading them...
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kzafarullah
Mar 42 min read
Slow-cooked scrambled eggs with tomato and Parmesan
I love scrambled eggs, especially if they are cooked correctly. Most restaurant eggs are overcooked, tough, and chewy. Cooking a...
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kzafarullah
Mar 22 min read
Seared foie gras with maple syrup
I love foie gras, an indulgence I enjoy whenever the occasion permits. The richness of the meat and the creaminess of the dish are...
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kzafarullah
Mar 12 min read
Orange, fennel, and olive salad
Tapas is not just about small bites but also gorgeous salads. These salads complement the small bites and are essential to the cuisine....
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kzafarullah
Feb 283 min read
Apricot and dried lime ice cream (Mishmish)
Dried limes are an essential part of Omani cuisine. Originally made to be carried on long journeys through the desert on camel caravans...
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