United Arab Emirates
Machboos
مجبوس
Machboos (majboos) is Gulf spiced rice cooked in meat or fish stock with loomi dried lime, onions, and a warm bezar-style spice mix; the protein and local garnish change by household and coast.
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Muhalla
المحلة
Fish with rice, traditional Emirati fish and rice dish with local spices, fresh fish with perfectly cooked rice and balanced seasoning, a coastal heritage dish representing Emirati seafood tradition.
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Saliq
صليق
Saliq is a creamy rice dish cooked with meat broth until soft and porridge-like, a Saudi preparation also popular in the UAE.
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Tahta Maleh
تحت مالح
Tahta maleh layers preserved fish beneath spiced rice; the fish is soaked to moderate its salt and the rice carries Emirati seasoning.