Learn how to cook Emirati food | Rice, yogurt and shiyat

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

flatbread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: tortilla

Whole wheat pita adds fiber while tortillas are often more affordable.

tahini sauce

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Hummus provides a creamy texture with less fat.

Pour yoghurt into a pot and heat, then add the rice and cook over low heat.

Cook until done, then pour Shiyat over rice and serve hot.

Sauté onions in a heated pan and add a pinch of salt and some water until the onions are well done.

Add ghee and fry until the onions are browned, then add peeled lime and spices.

Cooking Techniques

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