Dina Macki Knihy

Omani cuisine is richly explored through the lens of Dina Macki, who shares over 90 recipes that reflect her heritage. This cookbook dives into the diverse influences on Omani food, shaped by its maritime history and connections to various cultures, including those of Pakistan, Iran, India, and Portugal. Macki's journey through Oman and Zanzibar reveals regional delicacies and the stories behind each dish, emphasizing the deep connection between food, identity, and community. The book combines recipes with personal essays, inviting readers to experience the flavors of Oman.

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.