🇶🇦 Qatar
Cuisine of Qatar
Qatari cuisine is a rich tapestry of aromatic spices and slow-cooked meats, reflecting its historic role as a trading hub. It blends influences from Indian, Persian, and Levantine cuisines, emphasizing hearty rice dishes and fresh seafood, all meant to be shared and savored in a communal setting.
Signature Ingredients
Dried black lime (loomi)CardamomSaffronGingerGarlic
Local Specialties
Dates
sweet desert fruit
Basmati rice
fragrant long-grain rice
Hamour
grouper fish
Tiger shrimp
rubiyan
Black lime
loomi, dried lime
