
Explora los sabores auténticos de Kuwait en una experiencia gastronómica inolvidable.
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign nation in the Persian Gulf, known for its enormous oil wealth that has driven a spectacular transformation. It is a country of contrasts, where traditional souks coexist with the most luxurious shopping centers in the world and the culture of the desert meets the sea.
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Kuwaiti cuisine is a delicious fusion of Arabic, Persian, Indian and Mediterranean influences. It is based on rice, lamb, chicken and fresh Gulf fish, all generously seasoned with a rich blend of spices. Food is the centerpiece of social life and an expression of the region's legendary hospitality.
The national dish par excellence. It is a spiced rice cooked in a tasty meat broth. The most popular version is 'Machboos Dakkus', with chicken or lamb, served with a spicy tomato sauce called 'dakkus'. It is the star of any family celebration.
A highly appreciated fish dish. It consists of fish (usually Zubaidi, the national fish) fried or grilled, served on a bed of rice that has been cooked in the broth of the fish itself, which gives it an intense and delicious flavor.
A comforting savory porridge-like dish, made of shredded wheat cooked with chicken or lamb, tomato and spices. It has a soft texture and is a very nutritious traditional dish.
A spectacular dish reserved for large parties. It consists of a whole roast lamb, stuffed with spiced rice, nuts and raisins. It is the greatest exponent of generosity in Kuwaiti cuisine.
Wheat boiled and pounded into a thick paste, mixed with meat and topped with cinnamon powder. It is a very popular dish during Ramadan, appreciated for its nutritional value and creamy texture.
A hearty stew of vegetables, such as zucchini and eggplant, and meat, in which thin layers of unleavened bread dough are cooked, which absorb all the flavor of the stew.

The symbol of hospitality. It is a light, light-colored coffee infused with cardamom and sometimes saffron, served in small cups without handles. It is an essential part of any welcome or social gathering.
A very popular drink adopted from India. It is a strong and sweet black tea, boiled with evaporated milk and spiced with cardamom and saffron. It is creamy and very comforting.
A refreshing and slightly salty yogurt drink, similar to ayran. It is the perfect drink to beat the heat and accompany spicy dishes such as machboos.
Although it is a British brand, this fruit cordial (currant, raspberry and grape) is extremely popular in Kuwait, especially during Ramadan, when it becomes the quintessential drink to break the fast.
A very aromatic and fluffy traditional cake, scented with saffron, cardamom and rose water, and often topped with toasted sesame seeds. It is the perfect accompaniment to Arabic coffee.
Small balls of fried dough, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are dipped in sugar or date syrup and sprinkled with sesame seeds. They are a very popular sweet throughout the Gulf.
Similar to luqaimat but with a more irregular shape, like a donut. They are fried dough soaked in saffron, cardamom and rose water syrup. They are crispy and delicious.
A type of halva or soft nougat made of sesame paste (tahini) and sugar, often with pistachios. It has a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a sweet, nutty flavor.
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