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What to eat in Oman

The 10 best dishes in Oman

Frankincense country: slow-cooked lamb, dates and coffee with halwa.

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Shuwa

Best: Everywhere at Eid

Lamb marinated in spices, wrapped in leaves and cooked for two days in an underground pit.

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Majboos

Eaten all over Oman

Rice cooked with meat or fish, dried lime and spices.

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Mashuai

Best: The coast

Whole kingfish spit-roasted and served over lemon rice.

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Harees

Best: Everywhere in Ramadan

Wheat and meat cooked to a smooth porridge.

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Omani halwa

Best: Muscat

Sticky saffron, rosewater and nut sweet served with coffee to guests.

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Kahwa

Eaten all over Oman

Cardamom coffee poured in small cups with dates.

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Mishkak

Best: Muscat

Beef or chicken skewers grilled at night by the corniche.

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Rukhal

Eaten all over Oman

Thin round bread cooked on a hot plate, eaten with honey.

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Shuwa bread

Eaten all over Oman

Thin bread with the shuwa lamb.

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Paplou

Eaten all over Oman

A sour, peppery fish soup.

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