The Essence of.....Kuwait An exploration of the world through food and drink

Essence -ial Information UK Tourist Office 2 Albert Gate, London SW1X 7JU Currency Dinar (KWD) Capital Kuwait City Language Arabic  Main Airlines Kuwait Airways Flying Time from UK Over 6 hrs Visa On arrival

PROFILE Hospitality in Kuwait is often portrayed through the serving of tea and coffee. It is very uncommon for a guest to enter a house, office, or even some stores without being offered tea or coffee. In Kuwaiti bedouin custom, a guest's refusal of tea, coffee, or such offerings is sometimes viewed as insulting by the host, as it is as if the guest is denying the host's efforts of being hospitable and generous. Common types of teas that are served include chai, black tea, green tea, peppermint, lemon, and chamomile. The national dish of Kuwait known as machboos consists mainly of mutton, chicken, or fish placed over or mixed in a large mass of well-cooked and prepared rice. Food is almost always prepared and served in large amounts, and it is extremely common for households to invite guests over to share meals. Qouzi, is a Kuwait national dish consisting of a roasted lamb stuffed with rice, chicken, eggs, and other ingredients. Kuwaiti cuisine is an infusion of Indian, Persian, Mediterranean, and Najdi