Lamb Madhbi in Abu Dhabi is a very popular dish, loved by locals and expats alike. Learn more about madhbi and what makes it so special, especially when compared to other popular rice and meat dishes that can be found in UAE in today’s blog post. What is Madhbi? Madhbi is a dish that originated in Yemen, and is typically made with lamb or chicken, or even goat, and sometimes camel meat as well. The meat is first boiled and partially cooked, and the stock is then used to cook the rice, while the meat is often suspended above the pot, and grilled. As the meat continues to fully cook, fat and other juices combine with the rice and blend nicely together, resulting in a very aromatic and delicious flavored rice. Madhbi is often served with vegetables, more on this later. While the origins of madhbi are unclear, it is thought to date back to the days when Yemen was ruled by the Ottoman Empire. It is believed that the dish was created as a way to use up leftover rice and meat. Madhbi has bec...