The Food of Oman: Recipes and Stories from the Gateway to Arabia
Zanzibari mashed green bananas (Ndizi Mbichi)
Green bananas, also called plantains, are a staple starch in India, especially in the south. But they are also shared across Africa....
Swahili coconut shrimp curry (Kamba wa nazi)
This dish highlights the trade between the coast of Zanzibar, Oman and India. The three styles come together in perfect confluence. I...
Zanzibari biryani
The legendary biryani from India travelled with spices along the ancient trade route through Oman down to its one-time port stronghold of...
Zanzibari coconut creamed spinach (Mchicha wa nazi)
Zanzibari cuisine is regarded as one of the best in Africa. The island of Zanzibar has stood as an important port for trade for...
Mashed chicken and rice (Madrouba)
Madrouba is a classic Omani dish. The name translates to beaten rice, but the dish is more of the very thickened rice and chicken...
Omani-spiced red lentils or Marak dal
Omani cuisine Is complex, diverse and wonderful. Historically, Oman played a critical role in the spice trade, from Zanzibar to India,...