Cuisine in Oman

Shuwa

Festive dish of lamb marinated overnight in spices, wrapped in banana leaves, steamed in underground charcoal pit for long hours.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Lamb, Lime, Turmeric, Cumin

Maqbous

Spicy rice dish scented with saffron and dried lime, cooking in meat or fish.

• Region: Coastal areas
• Main ingredients: Basmati rice, Fish or chicken, Dried lime, Cardamom

Harees

Ramadan staple simmering wheat and meat for long hours into smooth paste.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Wheat grains, Chicken or lamb, Ghee

Omani Halwa

Rich jelly-like sweet made with saffron, rose water, and date molasses.

• Region: Nizwa
• Main ingredients: Date syrup, Saffron, Cardamom, Nuts

Mishkak

Skewered meat marinated in turmeric and vinegar, charcoal-grilled.

• Region: Urban night markets
• Main ingredients: Beef or lamb, Vinegar, Turmeric

Luqaimat

Sweet of fried dumplings with cardamom coated in date syrup.

• Region: Gulf-wide
• Main ingredients: Wheat flour, Yeast, Date syrup

Saloona

Home-cooked stew simmering vegetables and meat in tomato base.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Tomatoes, Lamb, Zucchini, Potatoes

Raqban

Breakfast menu of thin whole wheat flour crepe sandwiching honey or cheese.

• Region: Inland oases
• Main ingredients: Whole wheat flour, Ghee, Honey

Batina Fish Curry

Sour curry simmering kingfish in tamarind.

• Region: Batina Coast
• Main ingredients: Fish, Tamarind, Chili

Kahwa Omaniya

Light-roasted Arabian coffee with cardamom and saffron, served with dates.

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Coffee beans, Cardamom, Saffron