Introduction: Luchi is a delicate, puffed deep-fried bread made from refined flour, traditionally served on festive mornings alongside a potato curry called alur dom. Cultural Background: Luchi is a delicate, puffed deep-fried bread made from refined flour, traditionally served on festive mornings alongside a potato curry called alur dom. Unlike everyday roti, luchi is reserved […]
Introduction: Paratha in Bangladesh is a flaky, layered flatbread made by folding and rolling the dough repeatedly with oil, resulting in distinct crisp layers when pan-fried. Cultural Background: Paratha in Bangladesh is a flaky, layered flatbread made by folding and rolling the dough repeatedly with oil, resulting in distinct crisp layers when pan-fried. It is […]
Introduction: Khameer is a soft, slightly sweet yeasted flatbread flavoured with cardamom and sometimes turmeric for colour, traditionally baked in a tandoor-style clay oven. Cultural Background: Khameer is a soft, slightly sweet yeasted flatbread flavoured with cardamom and sometimes turmeric for colour, traditionally baked in a tandoor-style clay oven. It is a beloved teatime bread […]
Introduction: Khubz Regag is a paper-thin, crisp flatbread cooked on a hot griddle, sometimes topped with cheese, egg or sweet fillings before being folded. Cultural Background: Khubz Regag is a paper-thin, crisp flatbread cooked on a hot griddle, sometimes topped with cheese, egg or sweet fillings before being folded. It is a common breakfast and […]
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: Samboosa are crisp, triangular pastries filled with spiced meat, cheese or vegetables, a legacy of centuries of trade between the Gulf and South Asia. Cultural Background: Samboosa are crisp, triangular pastries filled with spiced meat, cheese or vegetables, a legacy of centuries of trade between the Gulf and South Asia. In Bahrain they appear […]
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: The Bahamas’ most iconic dessert, guava duff is a steamed guava-filled roll served in thick slices with a warm, buttery rum sauce poured over the top. Cultural Background: The Bahamas’ most iconic dessert, guava duff is a steamed guava-filled roll served in thick slices with a warm, buttery rum sauce poured over the top. […]
Introduction: Sold alongside cracked conch and fried fish at Nassau’s famous ‘fish fry’ stands, peppery marinated wings are deep-fried to a crackling crust and often finished with a squeeze of lime and a dash of hot sauce for eating on the go. Cultural Background: Sold alongside cracked conch and fried fish at Nassau’s famous ‘fish […]
Introduction: Dense, moist and generously soaked in island rum, Bahamian rum cake is a gift-shop and holiday favourite, often studded with dried fruit and finished with a sticky rum glaze poured over the warm cake. Cultural Background: Dense, moist and generously soaked in island rum, Bahamian rum cake is a gift-shop and holiday favourite, often […]