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Bahari: Recipes From an Omani Kitchen and Beyond
WINNER OF THE JANE GRIGSON TRUST AWARD 2023
ONE OF THE EVENING STANDARDS BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2024
With honesty and curiosity, British-born Omani-Zanzibari chef Dina Macki explores the unique foodscape of Oman, in the first Omani cookbook to be written by an Omani chef.
Bahari, meaning "ocean" in Swahili, is a culinary exploration of the rich flavours and history of Omani cuisine, a food culture shaped by boundless coastlines and complex maritime history, with origins and influences spanning Pakistan, Iran, India, the Swahili coast, and Portugal.
In this distinctive cookbook, Dina Macki travels across Oman and Zanzibar, unearthing regional delicacies and recreating the food of her heritage. With more than 90 recipes for meat, fish, and vegetables, homemade breads and dips, desserts and drinks, Macki invites us into her kitchen, showing us how to create exquisite Omani dishes at home. Tapping into the stories behind the recipes and ingredients, Macki brings a fresh perspective in nuanced essays and identity exploring how food connects us to our past and our communities.
ONE OF THE EVENING STANDARDS BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2024
With honesty and curiosity, British-born Omani-Zanzibari chef Dina Macki explores the unique foodscape of Oman, in the first Omani cookbook to be written by an Omani chef.
Bahari, meaning "ocean" in Swahili, is a culinary exploration of the rich flavours and history of Omani cuisine, a food culture shaped by boundless coastlines and complex maritime history, with origins and influences spanning Pakistan, Iran, India, the Swahili coast, and Portugal.
In this distinctive cookbook, Dina Macki travels across Oman and Zanzibar, unearthing regional delicacies and recreating the food of her heritage. With more than 90 recipes for meat, fish, and vegetables, homemade breads and dips, desserts and drinks, Macki invites us into her kitchen, showing us how to create exquisite Omani dishes at home. Tapping into the stories behind the recipes and ingredients, Macki brings a fresh perspective in nuanced essays and identity exploring how food connects us to our past and our communities.
466 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2024
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April 12, 2024
The recipes are wonderful and full of flavour, but what really made me fall in love with this book further were the stories behind each, and Dina's beautiful introduction to Oman, its rich history and its culture. I really connected with this cookbook and read the whole thing like it was a novel! Excited to work my way through all the recipes.
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July 13, 2025So... this book brought tears to my eyes... it's so warm, sunny, nostalgic, and full of that sense of searching for our home and origins. It's delicious not just in food but with the story of every part of Oman and Zanzibar.
September 19, 2026
A fascinating journey into Omani flavors. Many Western cookbooks overlook Gulf region cuisine, so finding authentic recipes for dates, cardamom-infused rice, and slow-cooked stews was refreshing. The author’s voice comes through strongly, sharing personal stories along with precise measurements. It expanded my palate significantly and introduced me to ingredients I hadn’t tried before. Truly unique and rewarding.
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