What is the most popular Foods in Qatar

The traditional foods of Qatar were influenced by the nomads, who had to eat foods that were easily to be brought along such as rice, dates, meat of sheep or camels (the animals that traveled with them). Today, Qatar’s cuisine features many imprints of food from countries like India, Pakistan, Iran, and Lebanon. However, among the young people, Western fast-food is the most popular choice.

However, the favorite food here is the traditional meat of lamb and mutton, used with goat (or cow) milk made in yogurt. As part of Arab culture, the Qatar people often eat with bare hands. They hold a piece of bread in one hand, and use it as a spoon to scoop up the food. Some of the very popular foods in Qatar you may find interesting to enjoy can be listed as below.

Warak enab (stuffed grape leaves)



A yummy Arabian dish can be found throughout the Gulf with grape leaf stuffed with rice inside. After slowly simmering in olive oil and lemon juice, the dish goes tart, silky rich, and plump. Served with fresh mint, parsley, tomatoes and green onion, let’s enjoy one of the most popular food in Qatar!

Ghuzi (a whole roast lamb eaten with rice and nuts)



One of the most favorite dishes served at Dubai restaurants, Ghuzi is a whole meal which consists of a whole roasted lamb meat, displayed on a bed of mixture of rice, vegetables, and nuts (if you like).

Shawarma (Arabic roti with meat and vegetables inside)



Belong to the top of list of the popular foods in Qatar; Shawarma can be cooked with chicken or lamb meat thoroughly. It can be eaten with a mixture of tomatoes, fries, garlic sauce and pickle, which wrapped inside an Arabic roti.

Hummus



Hummus is a popular dish in the Middle Eastern culture. It is often made from chickpeas, tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. The food can be eaten with pita bread for a perfect appetizer or snack.

Tabbluleh (crushed wheat mixed with well chopped parsley and mint)

Koussa mahshi (stuffed stuffed courgettes)