December 2011
9 posts
Tips and Tales from the Dubai Fish Market: Part 3,...
It’s time for a recipe, I know it and I have not forgotten.
I’m not going to lie to you, I really wanted to buy hammour during my visit, it’s a fish native to the region that happens to be very delicious. But as you know, if you paid attention in part 1, it’s on the over-fished list, so no hammour for me. What do you do if you can’t have your first choice? You...
Tips and Tales from the Dubai Fish Market: Part 2
I’m so glad you’ve decided to do some shopping at the fish market! Now, whether you know exactly what you want, or you’d rather shop around, you’re going to want to make sure what you’re buying is fresh. Although, yes, you’ll find your freshest options here, but of course there are exceptions. Be on your toes, here’s what to look for when you want to...
Tips and Tales from the Dubai Fish Market: Part 1
Oh! What a day you have when you start your day at a fish market!
I lived in NYC for nearly 8 years before moving to Dubai and never took the opportunity to go to the Fulton Fish Market…this became a mega-obvious mistake after visiting the Dubai Fish Market.
Life rushes around you and there’s a lot to take in; yelling, beautiful fish, pinchy claws, shiny shells, horrible smells,...
Food Find: Loomi
These guys have a lot of names: Loomi, dried or black lemons (though they’re actually limes), leimoon basra, leimoon aswad, leimoon omani…lots of names.
I saw them everywhere as soon as I got to Dubai. Spice markets, grocery stores, little convenience shops. So they’re obviously a staple in middle eastern cooking. Mostly in Iraqi, Iranian, and Kuwaiti cuisine, but...
April 2011
4 posts
World Supper Adventure on Epicurious! →
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following you just for the cool food photos and bookmarked the website 4 awesome recipes :D
all the best :)
following you just for the cool food photos and bookmarked the website 4 awesome recipes :D
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