🇦🇪 Traditional dishes from United Arab Emirates

3 dishes people actually cook in United Arab Emirates — what they are, how long they take, and what you need to buy. The full step-by-step method is in the Copper app.

Harees

180 min · medium · 9 ingredients

Savor the rich flavors of this traditional Emirati dish.

wheat
chicken
onion
salt
black pepper
water
ghee
cinnamon
cardamom

Luqaimat

45 min · medium · 9 ingredients

Deliciously sweet and crispy Emirati dumplings.

all-purpose flour
yeast
sugar
salt
warm water
cardamom powder
saffron strands
oil
date syrup

Machboos

90 min · medium · 12 ingredients

Savor the rich flavors of this traditional Emirati dish.

basmati rice
chicken
onion
tomato
garlic
vegetable oil
water
cinnamon stick
cardamom pods
bay leaf
salt
black pepper

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