No exploration of a new place is ever complete without you trying out the authentic dishes and local favourites, and the same applies to Abu Dhabi.
About Street food in Abu Dhabi
When one thinks of eating in Abu Dhabi, one might only imagine the fine dining aspects of it. But, if you did not know already, the street food scene here is quite popular too. Even the top restaurants in Abu Dhabi like the one located at Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel has street food options on their menu.
Madrooba
The dish is named after the spoon that is used to make the dish. Madrooba is a popular Ramdhan dish and makes an appearance at other festivals too. The recipe is not an easy one and takes a lot of time to prepare, during which the said spoon is used to beat the batter into pulp.
Samboosa
If it sounds a lot like samosa, you guessed it right. It is quite similar to samosa and is a crunchy snack that is served during teatime in Abu Dhabi. This is the Emirati version and originates from Asia. Vegetables and meat are stuffed into a pastry while mixed with spices and herbs.
Harees
Simply the most popular comfort food in UAE, this is also famously served at weddings and festivals. Similar to porridge, this dish is made with meat, wheat and salt. The entire mixture is cooked in a clay pot and buried under the ground, in a hole filled with hot coal. After a few hours, the porridge is served in a bowl with ghee poured on top.
