Bahari: Recipes From an Omani Kitchen and Beyond

Bahari is the first Omani cookbook written by an Omani chef, exploring the rich flavors and history of Omani cuisine shaped by its coastline and maritime history. It includes over 90 recipes for meat, fish, vegetables, homemade breads, dips, desserts, and drinks, with essays and identity exploring how food connects us to our past and communities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Winner of the Jane Grigson Trust Award 2023
One of the Evening Standards Best Cookbooks of 2024




British-born Omani-Zanzibari chef Dina Macki delves into the captivating culinary landscape of Oman, making history as the first Omani chef to author a cookbook. Titled "Bahari," which means "ocean" in Swahili, this culinary odyssey explores the rich tapestry of Omani cuisine, shaped by its vast coastlines and intricate maritime heritage. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of origins and influences, including Pakistan, Iran, India, the Swahili coast, and Portugal, Macki's Bahari showcases a symphony of flavors and traditions.


In this remarkable cookbook, Macki embarks on a journey across Oman and Zanzibar, uncovering regional treasures and recreating the food of her heritage. With over 90 delectable recipes encompassing meat, fish, and vegetables, homemade breads and dips, desserts, and beverages, Macki invites readers into her kitchen, guiding them step-by-step in creating exquisite Omani dishes right at home. Beyond the recipes, Macki delves into the stories behind the ingredients and recipes, offering a fresh perspective through nuanced essays and an exploration of identity. She sheds light on how food connects us to our past, our communities, and each other, creating a truly immersive culinary experience.

Weight: 940g
Dimension: 196 x 253 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241632512