mishkak

Mishkak:Another popular street food in Oman is Mishkak, which is grilled pieces of marinated meat, normally chicken, mutton or beef on long wooden sticks. Served hot with tamarind chutney, you can choose whether you want to eat it off the stick or with fresh Arab bread.                                                                              

omani bread

Omani Bread:Omani Bread or also referred to as Khubz Ragag in the vernacular language is a simple yet elegant bread made by Omani households. It is a delicious easy to prepare eatable with three simple ingredients such as flour, water and salt. These ingredients are kneaded either very sticky or wet like that of a pancake batter and cooked over a sizzling pan and served with cheese, mayonnaise or honey to those who prefer a more organic and healthy lifestyle along with a variant of cooked egg.                                                                                                                                                    

Halwa :Halwa is a sticky, sweet gelatinous snack, made from brown sugar, honey, eggs and various spices. It has a lot of flavours, such as rose water, nuts, chocolate, etc. Some halwas are also made from the Omani dates.  It takes quite a while to make as it is slowly boiled over a wood fire. Halwas can last over four months without losing any of its quality! It is often accompanied with Kahwa as another sign of hospitality.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

traditinoal foods

With influences from Indian, Persian, North African and Mediterranean cuisines, Omani food is a delicious fusion of spices, marinades and herbs. Chicken, lamb and rice are staples here, seasoned with ingredients like saffron, ginger and nutmeg, giving it flavour like no other! Due to its long coastline bordering the Arabian Sea, all kinds of seafood are consumed and shark is a delicacy!   
     


Food of Oman differs from other food in the Arabian Peninsula, as it is less spicy and seldom served warm. Here is a list of the most delicious and traditional Omani food

• Shuwa:Shuwa is a celebratory Omani dish that is only prepared on special occasions like Eid. During the festival, many families in Oman begin cooking their Shuwa on the first day and consume the dish on the second day.