[encoded data, 340061 characters]" data-filename="5727fa5313a591750f3a3dd6b1ade169.webp" style="width: 641px;"></p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit;"><br></p><h3 style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: roboto, sans-serif; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(9, 65, 93);"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit;">2. Mandi: A Yemeni Dish Popular in Oman </span></h3><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"> </p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;">While Mandi finds its roots in Yemen, it has been warmly embraced by the Saudi people and has become a staple in households across the country. Mandi is similar to Kabsa in that it is a rice and meat dish, but it has its own distinct identity and flavor profile that sets it apart.</p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"> </p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;">The key to a perfect Mandi lies in the method of cooking. The meat, usually chicken or lamb, is marinated with a blend of spices and then slow-cooked in a tandoor, a type of oven that is often buried in the ground. This traditional cooking method imparts a unique smokiness to the meat and preserves its juiciness, creating an irresistible combination that is hard to replicate.</p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"> </p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;">The rice in Mandi is also cooked with a special touch. It is seasoned with a mix of spices and then cooked in the meat's juices, absorbing all the delightful flavors. When served, the rice and meat are often accompanied by a side of a tangy tomato sauce, which adds an extra layer of flavor to the dish. Mandi is not just a meal; it is a celebration of flavors that is deeply rooted in the traditions of the Arabian Peninsula.</p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><br></p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><img src="data:image/webp;base64,[encoded data, 181621 characters]