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Emirati food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates located in the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. It’s relatively small in size but has significant global influence. The country has a population of around 10 million, with expatriates comprising about 88% of the total population. The UAE possesses one of the most robust economies in the Middle East…

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The average Emirati daily plate size is

1733 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

CILANTRO

PARSLEY

MINT

THYME

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Spices

SAFFRON

GREEN CARDAMOM

CINNAMON

BLACK PEPPER

CUMIN

CORIANDER

TURMERIC DRY

CLOVES

FENUGREEK

BLACK LIME

ALLSPICE

DRY CHILI

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Aromatics

GARLIC

ONION

GINGER

LEMON

ROSEWATER

ORANGE WATER

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Condiments

CLARIFIED BUTTER

DATES

DATE SYRUP / SILAN

TAMARIND

SESAME SEEDS

HONEY

PISTACHIOS

TAHINI

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