Dubai Food Tour by Metro? Kebabs, Mandi, Shawarma!

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice increases fiber content, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive than lamb.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon is an economical substitute.

Visit a Yemen restaurant known for its chicken Mandi.

Observe the tender chicken served without cutlery, highlighting its softness.

Learn that traditional Mandi is made underground in a slow-cooking method.

Cooking Techniques

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