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Yemen Cuisine
Asia • Western Asia
2 iconic dishes
Signature Yemen Dishes
🥔Side Dishes(2)
Mandi
Yemeni smoked rice - basmati rice and meat slow-cooked in underground tandoor, infused with wood smoke. Arabian Peninsula feast.
Hard•3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes (plus marinating)
Mandi (Yemeni Smoked Rice)
A traditional Yemeni dish featuring tender, slow-cooked meat (typically lamb or chicken) infused with aromatic spices and a distinctive smoky flavor, served over fluffy basmati rice. Traditionally cooked in an underground oven (tandoor), this recipe provides methods for achieving a similar smoky essence at home. It's a celebratory dish perfect for gatherings.
Hard•3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes (plus marinating)