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Aish Saraya

Soft, airy pieces of bread are folded into a creamy filling of pistachios and almonds, then finished with a glossy, golden syrup that lends every spoonful a gentle sweetness. Perfect for special occasions or as the crowning end to a feast, this treat brings the magic of Arabian sweets straight to your own kitchen.

QatariDessert1–2 servings2184 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: brioche

Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream

HB-0036 · Hand-built original

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Al Harees (Qatari Beaten Wheat with Lamb or Chicken)

Al Harees (Qatari Beaten Wheat with Lamb or Chicken) is a Qatari dish prepared from its core ingredients in a straightforward, home-style way. Serve it fresh and hot where appropriate.

QatariMain4 hr 40 minGluten-freeEgg-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-3291 · Hand-built original

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Balaleet (Qatari Sweet Vermicelli with Eggs)

Balaleet (Qatari Sweet Vermicelli with Eggs) is a Qatari dish prepared from its core ingredients in a straightforward, home-style way. Serve it fresh and hot where appropriate.

QatariMain20 min4-6690 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: powder

HB-3310 · Hand-built original

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Khabees

Meet Khabees, the national dish of Qatar and a jewel of traditional Arabic sweets. This fragrant treat brings together wholemeal flour, plump dates and a warm blanket of spices for a pudding that is sweet, nutty and gently spiced all at once. Long a fixture at family gatherings and celebrations, it captures the generous, hospitable spirit of Qatari cooking. Bring a taste of the Gulf to your own table with this simple, comforting recipe.

QatariDessert1–2 servings1075 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: flour

Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream

HB-1270 · Hand-built original

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Kunafa

Meet Kunafa, one of Qatar's most cherished sweets and a true showstopper at any celebration. Delicate strands of pastry are baked until golden and crisp, then wrapped around a molten filling of cheese or nuts and soaked in fragrant syrup. A whisper of rose water rounds off every mouthful. As beautiful to look at as it is to eat, this glowing golden dessert brings a taste of Middle Eastern hospitality straight to your table.

QatariDessert1–2 servingsVegetarianEgg-free

Main ingredient: kataifi

Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream

HB-1294 · Hand-built original

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Thareed

Thin flatbread torn into a meat broth, one of the two dishes that top the Ramadan breakfast table in Qatar, and an adopted Hijazi staple rather than a Gulf-coast invention.

Qatari2 hr 15 minEgg-free

Main ingredient: lamb

Pairs well with: mint sauce, roasted potatoes, couscous, ratatouille, tzatziki

HB-2342 · Hand-built original

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