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The large variety of tradition and customs in Kuwait gives rise to an extensive and colorful culture in Kuwait. People in Kuwait are known for their love for literature, music, dance and films. The culture of Kuwait remains incomplete till we discuss about the rich aromas, flavors and delicacies which can be best described as the incomparable Kuwait cuisine. One can look forward to experience tasting a wide range of food in Kuwait due to its diverse population. If you want to go for shopping some foodstuff and are looking for staples of the Arabian, Indian, Far Eastern and Western types then head to the Supermarkets. If you are looking for the foods that reflects the soul of Arabia then come to the small groceries where you'll find everything you want ranging from basmati rice to fresh fish. These groceries stores also supply food of Bangladesh, India, Srilanka, Korea, Pakistan and nearby countries. One of the most traditional of the Kuwait cuisine is the early tabeekh, which refers to the Bedouin way of cooking. The specialty of this dish is that the whole of the meal is cooked in a large pot kept over charcoal with meat or vegetables first browned at the bottom of the pots and then rice and wheat are added with water and the whole thing is left on simmer. Many of the Kuwaiti homes still follow this traditional cooking to prepare meat porridges and some traditional prawn or vegetable dishes. Another mouthwatering Kuwait cuisine very popular in Kuwait homes is prepared in a more elaborate method known as marag, introduced under Indian and Persian influences. In this method too the meal is cooked in a large pot, but the meat or vegetables are first fried or boiled and kept separately before being combined and steamed with rice or wheat. If you want to tantalize your taste buds with the real essence of Kuwait cuisine then dishes should be flavored with sophistically blended spices in a local art form. The most common spice mix in Kuwait found in Baharat include the blend of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, ginger, nutmeg, black pepper and paprika. The innumerable restaurants in Kuwait present reflection of cuisine of Kuwait where one can savor and enjoy the real taste of Kuwaiti food.
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