Introduction: Breaking the fast with dates is a practice observed by Muslims worldwide during Ramadan, following the tradition of eating dates before the sunset prayer. This dish pairs that tradition with sweet vermicelli (known as sheer khurma in South Asia or sha'riyah in the Arab world), a milky, cardamom-scented dessert served at iftar throughout the […]
Introduction: Dark rye bread is central to the Russian table year-round, but the postny (Lenten) version, made without milk, butter, or eggs, is what fills the bread basket throughout Great Lent and the Nativity Fast. A touch of molasses or malt gives it its characteristic deep color and slightly sweet, earthy flavor, and it is […]
Native Name: Ashenan-e Jow Cultural Background: Barley was the great staple grain of the Iranian Plateau long before wheat farming spread widely, and a simple cooked barley gruel sweetened with dried fruit was standard morning fare from Achaemenid times onward. Administrative tablets from Persepolis record barley rations issued daily to workers and travellers, and honey […]
Introduction: Luqaimat are small, crisp-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside fried dough balls, drenched in date syrup or sugar syrup and often dusted with sesame seeds. Cultural Background: Luqaimat are small, crisp-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside fried dough balls, drenched in date syrup or sugar syrup and often dusted with sesame seeds. A favourite during Ramadan evenings across Bahrain, they are typically […]
Introduction: Chabab are small, fluffy spiced pancakes flavoured with cardamom and saffron, traditionally drizzled with date syrup for breakfast. Cultural Background: Chabab are small, fluffy spiced pancakes flavoured with cardamom and saffron, traditionally drizzled with date syrup for breakfast. They resemble mini pikelets and are a beloved teatime and morning treat across Bahrain and the […]
Introduction: Muhammar is a distinctive Bahraini rice dish sweetened with date syrup or sugar, traditionally paired with fried or grilled fish. Cultural Background: Muhammar is a distinctive Bahraini rice dish sweetened with date syrup or sugar, traditionally paired with fried or grilled fish. Reflecting Bahrain’s coastal, pearl-diving heritage, the sweet-savoury contrast is considered a hallmark […]