Must Try! This is typical food from Qatar, host of the 2022 World Cup
Unlike the previous World Cup which was held in June or in the summer, the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held in the winter because it takes place in Qatar. Yes, one of the world’s richest countries is holding the most prestigious football event on earth.
Suddenly the world’s attention was focused on this Middle Eastern country, including culinary fans who were curious about Qatari specialties. Considering that Qatar’s population is predominantly Muslim, the halal food served is guaranteed. While the Qatar World Cup is buzzing, what are the Qatari culinary delights that you should try according to orbakers?
1. Harees
A type of Qatari-style porridge that uses barley or wheat and pieces of meat as the main ingredients. The process of cooking harees uses a clay vessel and is done for a long time.
This makes the texture thicker and makes the stomach fuller. It is said that the Prophet Muhammad Saw. really like harees and make it as a food to break the fast.
2. Majboos
Qatar’s national food, which is the main dish, uses basmati rice and pieces of lamb or chicken. If using chicken, generally use the wings and thighs.
Majboos has a prominent aroma and taste of spices, including cardamom, cloves, coriander, cumin, turmeric, lime and lemon. Majboos is also known as nasi kabsa.
3. Thareed
Qatari people not only eat rice and wheat, but also bread. Thareed is a Qatari culinary dish served with bread. Tannour or Qatari flatbread with sesame sprinkled on top is eaten with thareed which is a stew of meat, vegetables and spices. Unique!
4. Balaleet
Balaleet is in the form of fried vermicelli and omelet and has a sweet and salty taste. These clear and thin noodles are fried with an omelette on top. The sweet and salty sensation is obtained from the spices and seasonings used. Just name it, cardamom, turmeric, and aromatic spices such as saffron and rose water.
5. Wareq Enab
Known as an appetizer, wareq enab tastes of rice and pieces of beef or lamb wrapped in grape leaves. In its presentation, wareq enab is served with olives and sliced tomatoes.
6. Mamoul
Looking for snacks that can be used as souvenirs or something to snack on while watching the Qatar World Cup? There is Mamoul, which is a dry cake made with dates which is often present during times of breaking the fast and holidays. Not only dates, pistachio nuts are often used as a filling for mamoul with a delicious crunchy sensation.
7. Luqaimat
Another sweet food in Qatari cuisine, namely luqaimat. The shape is similar to small Greek-style donuts, lukumades. This one-bite sized fried bread is always served with a dip such as sugar syrup or honey to create a sweet taste sensation that explodes in the mouth.