In Kuwait restaurants specializing in regional cuisine, it is customary to begin a meal with traditional appetizers. The most famous among them is Hummus, which is prepared from various types of legumes with the addition of spices and lemon juice. Another popular snack is deep-fried chickpea balls called Falafel.
An important component of local gastronomy is bread, which is baked here in a special oven. Local bread resembles large flat cakes fried to a crisp. Most dishes are traditionally served with "Aish" bread whose name means “life” in Arabic.
Since local people are Muslims, there are no pork dishes in national restaurants. All meat dishes are made from lamb, goat, and veal, often complemented by very interesting vegetable garnishes. In local restaurants, guests will be offered traditional shawarma and dozens of kebab versions, and the most sumptuous festive dish is “Ghouzi” - stuffed lamb.
Poultry meat is used for the preparation of many meat dishes. A great example is "Harees" - a hearty casserole of veal and chicken. An original dish, which is quite cheap in local restaurants, is “Biryani-Dajaj” - stewed chicken with rice. The most common garnish for meat dishes is rice, and Kuwait's chefs have reached incredible heights in the art of its cooking. They use dozens of rice varieties, necessarily adding various spices and vegetables during cooking.
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