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Bahrain Cuisine

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51 recipes

Signature Bahrain Dishes

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Bahraini Balaleet

A unique sweet and savory dish consisting of vermicelli noodles seasoned with cardamom, saffron, and rose water, topped with a thin omelet. Often served for breakfast or dessert.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Bahraini Chicken and Vegetable Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender chicken pieces simmered with a medley of aromatic vegetables and spices, often served with rice.

Bahrain·Medium·90 minutes

Bahraini Chicken Biryani

A fragrant and flavorful chicken biryani, adapted to Bahraini tastes with a unique blend of spices and aromatic ingredients. This version emphasizes tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice, infused with saffron and rose water.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 40 minutes

Bahraini Chicken Fukhara

A comforting and flavorful baked chicken dish cooked in a traditional clay pot (fukhara), infused with aromatic spices and vegetables.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Bahraini Chicken Makhbous Style

A flavorful and aromatic rice dish where chicken is slow-cooked with a blend of spices, creating a rich broth that infuses the rice. This version focuses on the distinct Bahraini spice profile.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Bahraini Chicken Mandi

A flavorful and aromatic rice dish featuring tender, slow-cooked chicken infused with spices, often cooked in a traditional tandoor or oven, served with a fragrant rice.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Bahraini Chicken Mouzaama

A flavorful and aromatic chicken dish from Bahrain, featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-based sauce with a hint of sweetness. Often served with rice.

Bahrain·Medium·35 minutes

Bahraini Chicken Tikka with Black Lemon

Tender chicken pieces marinated in a zesty blend of spices and the unique tang of black lemon, grilled to perfection. This dish is a popular street food and appetizer in Bahrain, often served with flatbread and a spicy mint sauce.

Bahrain·Easy·1 hour

Bahraini Chickpea and Spinach Stew

A hearty and nutritious vegetarian stew featuring tender chickpeas and wilted spinach, seasoned with aromatic spices. This dish is both comforting and healthy, perfect for a light meal served with rice or bread.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Bahraini Date and Cardamom Cookies

These traditional Bahraini cookies, known as Kleicha, are a delightful blend of sweet dates and aromatic cardamom encased in a tender, slightly crisp dough. They are often prepared for special occasions and holidays, offering a comforting and fragrant taste of Bahraini hospitality.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Bahraini Date Molasses Chicken

Tender chicken pieces marinated and roasted in a sweet and savory date molasses glaze, infused with aromatic spices and citrus notes. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, showcasing a popular ingredient in Bahraini cuisine.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour

Bahraini Fish and Rice with Tahini Sauce

Flaky white fish, often fried or baked, served alongside fragrant rice and drizzled with a creamy, nutty tahini sauce. A popular and satisfying meal.

Bahrain·Easy·50 minutes

Bahraini Fish Curry

A rich and aromatic fish curry, inspired by the flavors of Bahrain's coastal cuisine. This dish features tender pieces of white fish simmered in a spiced tomato-based gravy with a hint of tamarind and coriander.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Bahraini Fish Kofta in Tahini Sauce

Delicate fish meatballs (kofta) simmered in a rich and creamy tahini sauce, infused with lemon and garlic. A flavorful and satisfying seafood dish representative of Bahrain's coastal culinary heritage.

Bahrain·Medium·35 minutes

Bahraini Fried Fish with Tahini Sauce

A popular Bahraini dish featuring pan-fried or deep-fried white fish served with a creamy and tangy tahini sauce. The fish is typically seasoned with local spices, and the sauce is made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and sometimes yogurt, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.

Bahrain·Hard·1 hour 50 minutes

Bahraini Halwa

Bahraini Halwa is a rich, dense, and chewy sweet confection made primarily from cornstarch, sugar, ghee, and flavored with cardamom, cinnamon, saffron, and rose water. It's often studded with nuts and is a popular dessert, especially during Eid.

Bahrain·Medium·3.5-4.5 hours

Bahraini Harees

Harees is a traditional Bahraini dish made from cracked wheat and meat (typically chicken or lamb), slow-cooked to a creamy, porridge-like consistency. It's a hearty and comforting dish, often served during celebrations and Ramadan.

Bahrain·Easy·35 minutes

Bahraini Khabees

Khabees is a traditional sweet breakfast dish made from toasted flour, often flavored with cardamom and rose water, and garnished with nuts and coconut. It's a comforting porridge-like dish popular in the Gulf region, especially during Eid.

Bahrain·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Bahraini Lamb and Apricot Stew

A rich and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb, sweet apricots, and aromatic spices, creating a delightful balance of savory and sweet notes. This dish is often slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

Bahrain·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Bahraini Lamb and Chickpea Stew

A hearty and aromatic stew featuring tender lamb and chickpeas simmered in a rich broth with a blend of traditional Bahraini spices. This comforting dish is perfect for a family meal and highlights the use of legumes and slow-cooked meats in the region.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Bahraini Lamb and Rice with Dates

A fragrant and slightly sweet rice dish featuring tender lamb, aromatic spices, and the natural sweetness of dates. This dish offers a comforting and flavorful taste of Bahraini home cooking.

Bahrain·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Bahraini Lamb and Vegetable Tagine

A fragrant and hearty lamb stew slow-cooked with a medley of vegetables and aromatic spices, embodying the rich culinary heritage of Bahrain. This dish is a comforting and flavorful representation of traditional Bahraini home cooking.

Bahrain·Hard·4 hours 30 minutes - 5 hours 30 minutes

Bahraini Lamb Khezi

A celebratory whole roasted lamb dish, often prepared for special occasions. The lamb is marinated with aromatic spices and slow-roasted until incredibly tender and flavorful.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Bahraini Lentil and Vegetable Stew

A hearty and comforting stew featuring tender lentils and a medley of vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth, reminiscent of the traditional Bahraini Thareed. This dish is often served with a side of crispy flatbread.

Bahrain·Medium·40 minutes

Bahraini Luqaimat

Luqaimat are small, deep-fried dumplings that are crispy on the outside and soft and airy on the inside. They are typically flavored with cardamom and drizzled with date syrup or honey, making them a popular sweet treat, especially during Ramadan.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes - 1 hour 20 minutes

Bahraini Madrouba

Madrouba is a creamy, porridge-like dish made with overcooked rice and shredded chicken, flavored with a blend of aromatic spices. It's a comforting and flavorful dish, often enjoyed during special occasions.

Bahrain·Medium·3 hours 15 minutes

Bahraini Mashed Fava Beans

A hearty and flavorful dish of slow-cooked fava beans mashed with aromatic spices, often served for breakfast or as a side.

Bahrain·Medium·45 minutes

Bahraini Muhammar

Muhammar is a sweet rice dish from Bahrain, characterized by its warm spices like cardamom and saffron, and the sweetness from sugar and date molasses. It's often served as a side dish with fish or enjoyed on its own.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour

Bahraini Muhammar with Rice

A sweet and savory rice dish, Muhammar is a popular Bahraini specialty often served as a side or a light main. It features rice cooked with dates, cardamom, and a touch of ghee, offering a comforting and aromatic flavor profile.

Bahrain·Easy·1 hour

Bahraini Mujaddara

A comforting and flavorful dish of lentils and rice, seasoned with aromatic spices and often topped with crispy fried onions. Mujaddara is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine and a hearty vegetarian option.

Bahrain·Easy·50 minutes

Bahraini Saffron and Cardamom Rice Pudding

A fragrant and creamy rice pudding, infused with the delicate flavors of saffron and cardamom, and sweetened to perfection. This dessert is a comforting and elegant end to any meal, showcasing classic Bahraini dessert profiles.

Bahrain·Easy·1 hour

Bahraini Saffron and Rosewater Pudding

A delicate and fragrant dessert, this pudding is a celebration of aromatic spices and floral notes. Saffron lends a beautiful golden hue and subtle earthy flavor, while rosewater adds a distinct perfumed sweetness, creating a luxurious and refreshing treat.

Bahrain·Easy·40 minutes

Bahraini Saffron Rice with Cardamom and Raisins

A fragrant and subtly sweet rice dish, often served as a side, featuring the delicate aroma of saffron and cardamom, complemented by plump raisins.

Bahrain·Easy·40 minutes

Bahraini Saffron Rice with Rosewater and Cardamom

Aromatic basmati rice delicately flavored with saffron, rosewater, and cardamom. This fragrant rice dish is a staple in Bahraini cuisine, often served as a side to savory dishes or enjoyed on its own for its subtle sweetness and floral notes.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 45 minutes

Bahraini Samak Maqluba

A visually stunning and flavorful upside-down rice dish featuring pan-fried fish, vegetables, and aromatic rice, a staple in Bahraini homes.

Bahrain·Medium·50 minutes

Bahraini Samosa Ragif

A savory and crispy Bahraini snack, these samosa ragifs are thin, fried pastries filled with a spiced mixture of minced meat, onions, and herbs. They offer a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor, often enjoyed as an appetizer or a light meal.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Bahraini Shrimp and Vegetable Tagine

A flavorful and aromatic tagine featuring tender shrimp, a medley of vegetables, and a rich broth infused with Bahraini spices. This dish offers a delightful blend of savory and slightly sweet notes, perfect for a comforting meal.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Bahraini Shrimp Biryani Style

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked with a blend of aromatic spices, herbs, and sometimes a hint of saffron, creating a rich biryani-inspired experience.

Bahrain·Easy·30 minutes

Bahraini Shrimp Kebab

Succulent shrimp marinated in a fragrant blend of Bahraini spices, lemon, and herbs, then grilled to perfection. These kebabs are a delightful appetizer or a light main course, showcasing the fresh seafood of the region.

Bahrain·Easy·40 minutes

Bahraini Shrimp Makhnook

A delightful Bahraini dish featuring plump shrimp cooked in a rich, creamy, and subtly spiced coconut milk sauce, often infused with turmeric and ginger. It's a flavorful seafood preparation distinct from typical curries.

Bahrain·Hard·1 hour 30 minutes

Bahraini Shrimp Maqluba

A visually stunning and flavorful upside-down rice dish featuring layers of spiced shrimp, fried vegetables, and aromatic rice, cooked together and then inverted onto a serving platter.

Bahrain·Medium·45 minutes

Bahraini Shrimp Masala

A flavorful and aromatic shrimp dish cooked in a rich, spiced tomato-based gravy, infused with traditional Bahraini spices and a hint of tamarind for a tangy finish. This dish is often served with white rice or flatbread.

Bahrain·Medium·50 minutes

Bahraini Shrimp Sambousek

Crispy, savory fried pastries filled with a spiced shrimp mixture, a popular appetizer or snack in Bahrain.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Bahraini Spiced Lentil Soup

A hearty and comforting lentil soup, infused with aromatic Middle Eastern spices, vegetables, and a touch of tanginess, perfect as a starter or light meal.

Bahrain·Easy·35-40 minutes

Bahraini Sweet Pancakes

Delicate, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies with a hint of cardamom, a popular sweet treat in Bahrain.

Bahrain·Medium·2.5-3.5 hours

Bahraini Thareed

Thareed is a hearty stew made with meat (lamb or beef) and vegetables, slow-cooked until tender. It is traditionally served over pieces of flatbread (like Regaag or Khubz) that soak up the flavorful broth, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.

Bahrain·Easy·1 hour

Bahraini Vegetable Barley Porridge

A hearty and wholesome vegan take on the traditional Harees, this dish replaces meat with a medley of vegetables and pearl barley, simmered into a creamy, comforting porridge. It's a testament to Bahrain's evolving culinary landscape, showcasing how traditional dishes can be adapted with local produce and global trends.

Bahrain·Medium·55 minutes

Chebeh Rubyan

Chebeh Rubyan is a traditional Bahraini dish featuring flavorful balls made from pureed shrimp, cooked in a spiced tomato and tamarind sauce. It's a delightful way to enjoy seafood with a tangy and savory profile.

Bahrain·Medium·1 hour 45 minutes

Machboos

Aromatic Bahraini spiced rice, typically made with chicken or lamb, infused with the complex flavors of baharat spices, tangy dried lime (loomi), and a delicate hint of rose water. This dish is a cornerstone of Gulf cuisine, known for its fragrant aroma and satisfying taste.

Bahrain·Easy·40 minutes

Muhammar

Muhammar is a uniquely sweet rice dish from Bahrain, flavored with sugar, honey, rose water, and cardamom. It's often served as a side dish with fish or can be enjoyed on its own as a delightful dessert.

Bahrain·Hard·3.75-4.75 hours

Qoozi Lamb with Rice

A festive and traditional Bahraini dish, Qoozi features a whole roasted lamb or large cuts of lamb cooked until incredibly tender, served atop fragrant rice infused with spices and often garnished with nuts and raisins. It's a centerpiece dish for celebrations.

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