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Madhbi is a meat & rice dish that is quite popular in UAE. Madhbi is usually made with meat, usually lamb, beef, or chicken. Chicken Madhbi in Abu Dhabi is very popular as it is very affordable, while meat madhbi is usually more favored due to the unique taste & flavor of the meat. Madhbi originated in Yemen, in the Hadhrami region, but today, it is a dish that is loved by people all over the world. The main highlight of a madhbi dish lies in the way it is cooked, resulting in a crispy smoky exterior, and a dewy texture on the inside. One of the secrets to the renowned taste of a madhbi dish is the recipe used to prepare it. A Yemeni spice mix called Hawaij is used to marinate the meat overnight. A mixture of different spices is used to enhance the flavors that one can enjoy as one savors this unique dish. These spices usually include a mix of allspice, black & red pepper, cardamom, cloves, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, and paprika. The meat is usually left to marinate for a c...

Madhbi is a dish that first originated in Oman, and is a significant part of Yemeni cuisine. While it’s not as popular as mandi, which also originated from Yemeni culture, Chicken madhbi in Abu Dhabi is a local favorite. Madhbi in the Arabic language means “grilled by the sun”, which is about how cuts of meat, usually lamb or chicken, is cooked or grilled over hot stones under burning wood or charcoal.  The way how the meat is prepared is quite different compared to mandi and it is relatively simple. A dash of olive oil and a helping of a few Yemeni spices mixed together is all you need for the marinade. It is recommended to let the chicken marinate overnight for the best results. The traditional madhbi plate is incomplete without rice. One of the more commonly used rice for Madhbi is Basmati rice, which, when cooked, expands twice its length. Since the way the meat for Madhbi is prepared by grilling it, the usual benefits that come along with it also apply here: 1. It has less fa...