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Qatar is a limestone peninsula jutting into the Persian Gulf affixed to Saudi Arabia along its southern border. For centuries the desert interior hosted nomadic tribes; along the coast, people fished and dove for pearls. (Until oil was discovered in 1939, pearls drove the country’s economy). Generally speaking, Qatar’s native cuisine derives from its interior and coastal-dwelling populations—the nomadic Bedouins roasted meats, and the settled townsfolk along the coast prepared fish and seafood. Qatari cuisine has also been influenced by its links to Iran, India, and North Africa. Qatar grows dates, apples and almonds, as well as other fruits and vegetables. Typical fare includes hummus, tabbouleh, spiced lamb or chicken with rice (machbous), and seafood such as lobster, crab, shrimp, kingfish, and red snapper. A typical breakfast might consist of olives, cheese, yoghurt, and, of course, coffee. Arabian coffee is made from a lightly roasted bean, sweetened, spiced with cardamom, and served in tiny cups.

Featured Cook peach Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Doha, Ad Dawhah, Qatar Living In: Dammam, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia

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