Aroma, a flavour that hits the palate, and an exoticness to go with it, Middle Eastern food has been gaining steady popularity across the world. While you may have dipped your flat bread in a tiny bowl of hummus at home, you need to try the Middle Eastern food while in the Middle East for true authentication.

 

Topping the list of food you must try is Manakeesh, a pizza-like food that has meat and cheese on it. While the locals prefer to have this for lunch or dinner, you can try it as an evening snack, with gooey cheese oozing from the steaming hot bread. While on the topic of cheese, a cheese that is rather uncommon, and perhaps an acquired taste, you must try is grilled halloumi. It is made of sheep and goat milk, but without the bacteria-induced fermentation process. Thus, it is creamier and lacks the acidity of regular cheese. If you do not like the taste of this, you can simply switch tracks to meatier options and have Shish tawook, a skewered chicken served with a strong garlic paste, where all the taste seems to ooze from the various marinades it has been subjected to. Moving on the line of skewered dishes to try, Kofta is something that will definitely taste better than it looks. Presented like chunks of minced meat with a skewer through it, Kofta is made of minced beef or minced lamb. The most prominent taste in this dish is onions and is served with a rather spicy sauce. To truly contrast the strong tastes of this simple dish, have it at one of the Palm Jumeirah restaurants. The luxury setting of places like Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort will create a brilliant balance with the simple, wholesome meals you try for a holistic gastronomical experience.

 

Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

 

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