WINNER OF THE JANE GRIGSON TRUST AWARD 2023ONE OF THE EVENING STANDARDS BEST COOKBOOKS OF
2024With 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.
