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How to Make Daqqus – Kuwaiti Dishes & Recipes

Daqqus is a Kuwaiti tomato sauce with exceptional taste and garlicky flavor. The best thing about Daqqus is that it is not too spicy. You can eat it with Kabsa or Machboos and Arabic salad. Another great thing about Daqqus is that you can make it easily within five minutes. Here is the procedure to make Daqqus. Read on!

Ingredients

  • Three whole tomatoes
  • Three whole garlic
  • Two tablespoons of tomato paste
  • Pepper – optional
  • A half cup of water
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to your blender
  2. Pulse these ingredients to make them smoother
  3. Add the mixture to the pot and simmer for 60 minutes
  4. The purpose is to achieve the desired consistency
  5. Remove from the pot and set aside
  6. Serve with Kabsa or Machboos

Note: If the sauce is less spicy, you can add more salt and pepper to it. Remember, this Kuwaiti sauce has a deep, red color thanks to the tomatoes and tomato paste.

How to Make Murabyan – Kuwaiti Dishes & Recipes

Murabyan is a famous Kuwaiti dish loaded with rice and shrimp. However, it has more toppings and garnishing elements. Shrimp is very popular in Kuwait and other Middle Eastern countries. You can flavor the dish with turmeric, sautéed onions, dried black limes, and coriander. Here is the procedure to make Murabyan.

Ingredients

  • A half teaspoon of olive oil
  • A half-large onion – sliced
  • One clove of mashed garlic
  • One teaspoon of coriander
  • A half teaspoon of fresh ginger
  • One pound of peeled shrimp
  • ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
  • Two teaspoons of kosher salt
  • One large tomato–sliced
  • Two cups of water
  • Two cups of basmati rice
  • You will need these ingredients for topping
    • 1/8 cup of olive oil
    • One yellow onion – sliced
    • ¼ teaspoon of cardamom
    • ¼ teaspoon of dried black lime
    • A half teaspoon of curry powder
    • A half teaspoon of ground turmeric
    • ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves
    • One clove of mashed garlic
    • ¼ cup of fresh cilantro – chopped
    • A half teaspoon of black pepper
    • A half teaspoon of coriander

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat
  2. Add sliced onions and stir until golden brown
  3. Now add the spice mixture, pepper, and garlic
  4. Add one pound of shrimp and tomato slices and cook for ten minutes
  5. Add water and salt and bring to the boil
  6. Now add the rinsed and drained rice and stir in to mix everything
  7. Reduce the heat and cook until water is absorbed
  8. Follow these steps to make the topping
    1. Sauté onions in olive oil
    2. Add chopped cilantro, spices, lime, and garlic mixture
    3. Stir these ingredients together
    4. Add the remaining shrimp and cook properly
    5. Put rice mixture on a palter and use a spoon to topping
  9. The dish is ready
  10. Enjoy the delicious Murabyan with your family or friends

How to Make Tashreeb – Kuwaiti Dishes & Recipes

Tashreeb is a staple food item in Kuwaiti households. It is healthy, nutritious, delicious, and flavorful to satisfy your taste buds. Most people serve this dish to guests during Ramadan and Iftar parties. Here is the procedure to make Tashreeb.

Ingredients

  • For the lamb, you will need the following:
    • One kilogram of lamb chunks
    • Two tablespoons of olive oil
    • Five cardamom pods
    • One cinnamon stick
    • One piece of crushed mastic
    • A half-sliced onion
  • You will need these ingredients for the sauce
    • Two tablespoons of butter
    • Two onions – sliced
    • Two chopped tomatoes
    • One can of chickpeas
    • Two pieces of dried limes
    • One or two tablespoons of mixed spices
    • One tablespoon of curry powder
    • Two tablespoons of tomato paste
    • One flatbread
    • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add olive to a large pot and fry the meat/lamb chunks
  2. Add onion, mastic, and spices with enough water to cover the meat
  3. Cook until the meat is tender
  4. Drain the meat and reserve the stock
  5. Add butter and onions to the pot
  6. Add a pinch of salt to prevent caramelizing
  7. Now add chickpeas, dried limes, tomatoes, mixed spices, and curry powder
  8. Next, cook these ingredients for a few minutes
  9. Add the tomato paste and mix it with the rest of the ingredients
  10. Cook for a few minutes before putting in the meat stock
  11. Bring the mixture to a boil and lower the heat
  12. Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes
  13. Serve the dish in a large dish and squeeze the lime juices over the plate
  14. Enjoy the delicious dish with your family or friends

How to Make Mandi Laham – Kuwaiti Dishes & Recipes

Kuwaiti Mandi Laham is a popular dish made with rice. You will cook the rice in mutton stock. However, it requires you to marinate the mutton in ground spices, such as ginger powder, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cloves. Here is the procedure to make Kuwaiti Mandi Laham. Read on!

Ingredients

  • One kilogram of beef or mutton
  • Two cups of rice – soak it for 30 minutes
  • Two sliced capsicums
  • Four tablespoons of olive oil
  • A half cup of almonds
  • Four cups of chicken stock
  • Salt as needed
  • Four green cardamoms
  • Four cloves
  • Ten black peppers
  • One pinch of nutmeg
  • Two bay leaves
  • One teaspoon of ginger powder
  • Four sliced lemons
  • One cup of water

Instructions

  1. Add bay leaves, nutmeg, black pepper, ginger powder, and clove to the grinder and grind these ingredients
  2. Add spices to the bowl, followed by lemon, two tablespoons of oil, one cup of water, and some salt
  3. Apply the mixture to the beef or mutton
  4. Set aside for proper marination – 2-3 hours
  5. Pack the mutton with aluminum foil
  6. Bake in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes
  7. Remove from oven and cook to evaporate the water
  8. Place a piece of flaming coal in the middle of the mutton pan
  9. Use oil for drizzling over the coal
  10. Once done, tightly cover it
  11. Heat the oil in a pan and add chicken stock
  12. Bring to a boil and cook for a while
  13. Add one teaspoon of spices
  14. Now add rice and salt and cook until there is a small quantity of water
  15. Mix carrot and capsicum
  16. Cover tightly and steam for 15 minutes on low heat
  17. Once the rice is ready, remove it and transfer it to the platter
  18. Place the cooked mutton on the top
  19. Use almonds for garnishing
  20. Serve hot

How to Make Margoog – Kuwaiti Dishes & Recipes

Margoog is a famous Middle Eastern dish consumed in numerous countries, including Kuwait. It has hearty lamb and flavorful vegetables seasoned with dried limes and spices. You will need dough discs to add to the stew. Here is the procedure to make the delicious Margoog.

Ingredients

  • Beef or lamb – wash and clean the meat
  • One large potato – chopped
  • One chopped zucchini
  • One chopped carrot
  • One chopped eggplant
  • One pumpkin – optional
  • For the broth, you will need the following ingredients
    • One minced onion
    • One chopped clove of garlic
    • One crushed tomato
    • One chili pepper
    • One tablespoon of tomato paste
    • One bouillon cube
    • One tablespoon of seven spices
    • Bay leaves
    • Cinnamon
    • Dried lime
    • Saudi spice blend
    • Ground cumin
    • Dried coriander
    • One tablespoon of black pepper
  • You will need the following ingredients for Margoog dough
    • One cup of the red flour
    • Some water
    • Salt

Instructions

  1. Fry the onions in a pan by adding some oil and garlic
  2. Next, add meat/beef/lamb, tomato, and Saudi spice blend
  3. Now, add the tomato paste, bouillon, and spices
  4. Continue stirring until you see bubbles
  5. Add water and continue cooking until meat is tender
  6. Add all chopped veggies and whole chili pepper
  7. Once done, make the dough by kneading and rolling it out
  8. Cut the dough into medium pieces
  9. Place them above the veggies to cook
  10. Fry some onions in oil and add salt and pepper
  11. Serve with hot sauce and chili paste
  12. Enjoy the aromatic and flavorful Margoog

How to Make Maglooba

Maglooba, also called Maqluba, is one of the best Kuwaiti recipes to try at home. It is a delicious, flavorful, and aromatic dish with chicken, veggies, and rice. Here is the procedure to make Maglooba. Read on!

Ingredients

  • One large whole chicken or eight pieces – remove the skin
  • Seven cups of water
  • Two chopped onions
  • One tablespoon of chopped garlic
  • A half teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • One teaspoon of ground allspice
  • One teaspoon of ground turmeric
  • Two cups of cooking oil
  • One large eggplant
  • One or two cups of baby carrots
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Three medium potatoes
  • Florets from one small head of cauliflower
  • One or two cups of basmati rice
  • Water as needed
  • Plain yogurt for serving

Instructions

  1. Add chicken, water, garlic, onion, turmeric, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to a large pot and bring to a boil
  2. Reduce the heat to low-medium and simmer for 20-25 minutes
  3. Remove the chicken from the broth and set aside
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet while the broth continues to simmer
  5. Fry eggplant slices in oil until brown
  6. Remove the eggplant slices to a plate lined with a paper towel
  7. Use the same procedure for frying potatoes, cauliflower, and carrots
  8. Use a large pot to layer potatoes on the bottom
  9. Now arrange chicken over the potatoes
  10. Next, arrange carrots, eggplant, and cauliflower on top of the chicken
  11. Pour uncooked vegetables and rice over chicken
  12. Shake the pot to settle the rice
  13. Add the broth to the rice, chicken, and vegetable mixture
  14. Add some water if needed
  15. Cover the pot and simmer over low-medium heat to ensure the rice softens
  16. Remove the lid from the pot and transfer it to the large platter
  17. Flip the pot to place the dish upside down on the platter
  18. Serve the dish to your family and friends with yogurt

How to Make Quozi – Kuwaiti Dishes & Recipes

Quozi is a traditional Kuwaiti dish with a rich and aromatic flavor, thanks to the juicy lamb and vegetables, dry fruits, nuts, rice, and special spices stuffing. You can serve the lamb on spicy rice and enjoy the unique aroma and taste. Here is the procedure to make Quozi. Read on!

Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients for the lamb

  • One lamb egg with bone
  • Six tablespoons of olive oil
  • Three bay leaves
  • Two teaspoons of salt
  • One lime – juiced
  • Two teaspoons of ginger paste

You will need these ingredients for the filling

  • Two chopped carrots
  • Two chopped red capsicum
  • Two chopped potatoes
  • A half cup of peas
  • Two tablespoons of crushed walnuts
  • Two tablespoons of crushed cashew
  • Two tablespoons of raisins
  • Three tablespoons of vegetable oil

You will need the following ingredients for the rice

  • Three kilograms of basmati rice
  • One teaspoon of salt
  • Two tablespoons of red chili powder
  • Two cardamoms
  • Three cinnamon sticks
  • Three tablespoons of onion powder
  • Three tablespoons of ginger powder
  • Two tablespoons of garlic powder
  • Two tablespoons of turmeric
  • Two cups of oil

Instructions

For these steps to cook the lamb:

  1. Take a large-sized pot and add water to it
  2. Boil the water and add olive oil and salt
  3. Give these ingredients a stir
  4. Add the lamb leg and boil the meat for two minutes
    1. Do not cut the lamb lag
  5. Add lime juice, ginger paste, and bay leaf to the lamb
  6. Set aside

Follow these steps to prepare the filling

  1. Take a pan and add oil to it
  2. Add potatoes, carrots, capsicum, and peas to the pan
  3. Cook for 10-15 minutes
  4. Next, add cashew, walnuts, and raisins to the pan
  5. Cook for another ten minutes
  6. Take out the lamb leg and make a deep hole in it
  7. Now add the fillings to the hole and close it

Follow these steps to cook the rice

  1. Take a large-sized boiling pot and add rice to it
  2. Once the rice has boiled, add red chili powder, salt, cardamom, and white pepper
  3. Cook for another 10-15 minutes
  4. Now take a pan, add oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, cinnamon stick, and onion powder
  5. Add turmeric to the ingredients and cook for two minutes
  6. Once adds oil mixture to the rice and the water dries, take out the rice in a dish
  7. Place the lamb leg on top of the rice
  8. Use cashew, almonds, sliced onions, and sliced lemons for garnishing
  9. Now preheat your oven
  10. Bake them for 20-30 minutes
  11. Remove from oven and transfer to the serving plate
  12. Enjoy the delicious Kuwaiti Quozi

How to Make Gers Ogaily – Kuwaiti Dishes & Recipes

Gers Ogaily is a Kuwaiti sponge cake with a delicious taste of eggs, vanilla, and cardamom powder. It requires simple ingredients and instructions. So, you can make this cake in your home and serve all family members, including kids, who will love the sponge cake. Here is the procedure to make Gers Ogaily. Read on!

Ingredients

  • Four large eggs
  • A half cup of sugar
  • One teaspoon of vanilla
  • One cup of all-purpose flour
  • One or two teaspoons of cardamom powder
  • A half teaspoon of saffron – soak in rosewater
  • Two tablespoons of sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Grease the tube pan
  3. Sprinkle 50% of the sesame seeds and set aside
  4. Now beat the eggs for five minutes to make them foamy
  5. Add sugar to the eggs and beat for another 2-3 minutes
  6. Next, add vanilla to the eggs and beat for 60 seconds
  7. Use a bowl to whisk all-purpose flour and cardamom
  8. Add the mixture to the beaten eggs
  9. Now, add saffron soaked in rose water mixture
  10. Pour into the pan and sprinkle the remaining sesame seeds
  11. Bake for 30-40 minutes
  12. Serve warm or cool, depending on your preferences

How to Make Mutabbaq Samak: Zubaidi

Mutabbaq Samak Zubaidi, also known as silver pomfret, is the most popular Kuwait dish with black lemon, Arabic spices, fish, stews, and soups, boasting a delicious taste and flavor. Here are the ingredients and instructions to make Mutabbaq Samak Zubaidi. Read on!

Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients for fish:

  • Two medium-sized Zubaidi fish
  • A half teaspoon of black pepper
  • A half teaspoon of turmeric
  • One teaspoon of cardamom powder
  • One teaspoon of coriander powder

For rice, you will need these ingredients

  • ¼ cup of oil
  • One chopped onion
  • Two cups of rice
  • Two teaspoons of salt
  • Two whole black lemons

You will need the following ingredients for topping

  • Two tablespoons of oil
  • One cup of chopped onions
  • ¼ cup of raisins
  • One teaspoon of black lemon powder
  • A half teaspoon of reserved spices

Instructions

  1. Mix the spices and reserve a half teaspoon for topping
  2. Wash the fish with water
  3. Cut the fish into gashes on the sides
  4. Sprinkle with salt and use spices for rubbing
  5. Set aside or place in the refrigerator for 60 minutes
  6. Fry the fish in oil
  7. Wash rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes
  8. Drain the water and fry the chopped onion in oil
  9. Now add rice, three or four cups of hot water, and lemon to the pot
  10. Bring to a boil and cook on a low heat
  11. Make sure the rice absorbs the water
  12. Cook onions and raisins in oil to prepare toppings
  13. Add the reserved spices and salt
  14. Put rice on a serving plate and use toppings for garnishing
  15. Once done, place the fried fish on top of it

How to Make Machboos Laham – Kuwaiti Dishes/Recipes

Machboos Laham is the national dish of Kuwait and consists of meat, rice, and stuffing. It has other ingredients, such as onions, raisins, and split beans. Do you want to make the Kuwaiti national dish at your home? If yes, follow the steps in this recipe!

Ingredients

  • For the meat, you will need the following ingredients
    • One kilogram of lamb
    • Two or three liters of water
    • One small onion
    • One cinnamon stick
    • One teaspoon of peppercorns
    • A half teaspoon of cloves
    • Five pieces of cardamom
    • Two bay leaves
    • One tablespoon of salt
    • ¼ tablespoon of ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon of ground turmeric
    • One pinch of ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon of ground cumin
    • Salt and pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon of saffron threads
    • One tablespoon of oil
    • Two tablespoons of lemon juice
  • For the rice, you will need the following ingredients
    • One kilogram rice basmati
    • Two onions
    • 75 grams of yellow split peas
    • 75 grams of raisins
    • One tablespoon of olive
    • One pinch of ground cinnamon
    • A half teaspoon of salt
    • A half teaspoon of sugar
    • Black pepper
    • Ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Soak the raisins and set aside
  2. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  3. Cut the lamb into pieces
  4. Combine lamb pieces or cubes with water, salt, small onions, and spices
  5. Bring to a boil and remove the froth from the top using a spoon
  6. Cook over low-medium heat for 90 minutes
  7. Add split peas to a saucepan
  8. Cover the peas with water and add one teaspoon of salt
  9. Cook over medium to high heat and reduce the heat after 20 minutes
  10. Chop the remaining onions and cook them in oil
  11. Reduce heat to low-medium and add the cooked split peas
  12. Add drained raisins, cloves, cinnamon, sugar, salt, and black pepper
  13. Cook for a few minutes to combine everything
  14. Remove from the heat and set aside
  15. Drain the lamb cubes in a strainer after 90 minutes
  16. Discard the spices and save the stock
  17. Mix all ground spices and rub the dry ingredients over the lamb pieces
  18. Now arrange the meat on the oven pan
  19. Mix one tablespoon of saffron water with two tablespoons of lemon juice
  20. Add one tablespoon of oil and one tablespoon of meat stock to the saffron and lemon juice mixture
  21. Drizzle the mixture over the meat and cover the pan with aluminum foil
  22. Place the pan in the oven and cook for fifteen minutes
  23. Wash and drain the rice and cover it with water and mix one teaspoon of salt
  24. Drain the rice from the water and add it to a medium saucepan
  25. Add enough meat stock to cover the rice
  26. Bring to a boil and heat for 15-20 minutes
  27. Fold meat with stuffing and serve the delicious dish with rice
  28. Enjoy the dish with your family or friends