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Our Food Podcast: Deep Fried
Where We’re Buying Our Festive Turkey in Dubai
While turkey was far from common on the dining table growing up in Dubai, the…
Arva AhmedDecember 7, 2020
Celebrating UAE’s 49th National Day with Chips Oman
The iconic blue and red bag of Chips Oman is one of the most nostalgic…
Arva AhmedNovember 30, 2020
Where to Find High Quality Ghee in Dubai
Many of the flavours we love across Dubai, from Indian breads to Arabic sweets, begin their…
Arva AhmedNovember 23, 2020
Try These 4 Artisanal Chilli Sauces in Dubai
The range of chilli sauces you can find in Dubai is as flavourfully diverse as…
Arva AhmedNovember 16, 2020
Our Favourite Bakeries for Cake in Dubai
If you love a cake that's more about the flavour and texture than the decoration,…
Arva AhmedNovember 9, 2020
Where to Try Biryani in Dubai
If Dubai were to have its own menu representing the many cultures that call it…
Arva AhmedNovember 2, 2020
3 Ice Creams You Have to Try This Summer
We share the creamy details on 3 unusual ice creams of the East that you…
Arva AhmedOctober 31, 2020
Indian Chinese Food: 6 Must-Try Dishes
No encounter with Indian Chinese food aka 'Desi Chinese' can be complete without trying these…
Arva AhmedOctober 31, 2020
Dare to Try These Spicy Foods in Dubai?
Our podcast speakers list 5 deliciously hot dishes to try in Dubai.
Arva AhmedOctober 31, 2020
Roe: What To Do When You Unexpectedly Discover Them in Your Fish?
Fish roe is such a coveted delicacy amongst the local Emirati population in the UAE…
Arva AhmedOctober 31, 2020
4 Indian Flatbreads that Use Gluten Free Grains You Can Find in Dubai
Cook or order in these 4 traditional flatbreads that have historically been cooked across India…
Arva AhmedOctober 31, 2020
How to Cook Couscous: The Perfect Recipe
Cooking delicious and healthy couscous might seem like a breeze, or at least the store-bought…
Arva AhmedOctober 31, 2020
Why Do Uzbek Restaurants Serve Kimchi?
We get to the bottom of why Uzbek restaurants in Dubai serve Kimchi and other…
Arva AhmedOctober 31, 2020
How to Incorporate Coconut into Your Cooking
Ethiopian Chef Marcus Samuelsson once said that “Coconut is one of those love-hate ingredients.” Many…
Arva AhmedOctober 31, 2020
Plov & More: Recipes from Jamila’s Azerbaijani Home Kitchen
Learn about Azerbaijani food and get recipes for plov, kufte and ajapsandal with Jamila Qadir,…
Arva AhmedOctober 31, 2020
Dubai Spice Souk: The Most Bizarre Things You Can Buy
We take a virtual visit to the Dubai Spice Souk to uncover the strangest finds…
Arva AhmedOctober 31, 2020
Persian or Indian Recipes that Use Unusual Sour Ingredients
Acidity is a critical, but often underused flavour which balances out fatty or sweet dishes…
Arva AhmedOctober 31, 2020
Cook for Beirut
This is a special episode of Deep Fried dedicated to Beirut in the aftermath…
Arva AhmedOctober 31, 2020
The Secret Recipes for our Favourite Childhood Ramadan Foods
We get nostalgic about Iftar foods that are shared in our homes every Ramadan.
Arva AhmedOctober 31, 2020
Eid Al Adha Lamb Recipes Inspired by Morocco
Eid Al Adha is the Muslim Festival of Sacrifice. It marks when Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)…
Arva AhmedOctober 31, 2020