Joanna James
When visiting any country the question of, “What am I going to eat today?”, will undoubtedly come up. And when visiting Oman there is a great number of must-try dishes that are to be had. However, how will you know what these dishes are? Here’s a list of just some of their must-try foods:
This dish is probably the most known Omani dishes. While normally served for special occasions it takes the amazing quality of slow-cooked marinated meat, generally lamb, and is offered on a bed of aromatic rice. It is this mouth-watering combination that has made this dish a must-have food when visiting Oman.
Similar to biriyani, this is a rice dish that is served with either chicken or lamb usually. What makes this different is the different blend of spices that is used in making this dish along with the use of raisins and fried onions. This creates a new experience over the biriyani tasted before and is a staple of the Omani household. However, this dish can easily be found in any of the hotels that you would likely stay at, like the Al Falaj Hotel, where at their in-house restaurant you can enjoy a typical Omani meal in a luxury setting in surely the best restaurant in Muscat.
While not a dish, Laban is a refreshing yoghurt drink flavoured with mint or cucumber. This drink is perfect for the weather experienced when visiting Oman as it provides a cooling and refreshing feeling after drinking it. What’s more, Laban can be had in any way either on the go as you walk around Oman or accompanying a meal. Either way, you are sure to enjoy it.
This is a unique stew found in Oman, where the bread is already soaked into the stew before it is served to you. The stew is brewed using meats, vegetables and its own blend of spices. Once presented, you can enjoy a filling meal of bread with rich flavours along with well-cooked meat and vegetables.
A traditional dish that holds special significance during the Ramadan period. Harees is a nourishingly humble meal that is prepared in a porridge-like style. It is created by mixing meat and wheat till it reaches a porridge-like consistency. It is then seasoned and garnished to improve the flavour more, after which it can then be enjoyed.
Samak Makli takes your normal fried fish dish and adds its Omani twist to it. The dish takes a whole fish and marinates it in a blend of spices, it is then fried till crispy and served with rice or bread. It is a simple dish but is packed with a lot of flavour making it a favourite for locals and tourists.
A popular Omani dessert that has a sweet taste and a gelatinous texture. It is often paired with coffee as the sweetness of the dessert pairs well with the bitterness of the coffee. This is a must-try experience to be enjoyed by anyone visiting Oman.
A simple traditional Omani dessert that is made using semolina and syrup. It is made into a pudding-like consistency and is often garnished with nuts and cardamom powder to enrich its sweet flavours. Khabeesa is a unique dessert and one that must be tried after a meal to complete your trip to Oman.
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