Bahari

By Dina Macki,

Book cover of Bahari: Recipes From an Omani Kitchen and Beyond

Book description

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 flavors and history of Omani cuisine, a food culture shaped by…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Bahari as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

What Dina Macki did with this book is beautiful, specifically the visuals and how she showcases the food. Many people, myself included, don’t know much about Omani food specifically, and this book dives deep into the unique food, culture, and region, including beautiful photos taken locally throughout her travels and mini-history lessons.

This is the first Omani cookbook ever written, and she did it well.

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