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March 23, 2021 by monica Leave a Comment

EASY CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Quick and good value

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Easy Chocolate Mousse Ramadan Recipe

Easy Chocolate Mousse

We have added some rose water, coffee and made a simple blend of local dried Arabic floral herbs and nuts. This gives the easy chocolate mousse a restaurant feel and makes it perfect for a ramadan recipe.

Some people call me a Recipe Disruptor!

RECIPE WILL BE SUITABLE FOR THERMOMIX METHOD AND FOR NON THERMOMIX USERS TOO.

Ingredients

CHOCOLATE
2 bars of Lindt = 200 grams. Use the type of chocolate you prefer.
EGGS
4 medium eggs, room temperature separated into yolks and whites.
MILK
1/4 cup of milk, I used low fat lactose free, but I think any will be ok so that's about 60 grams
sugar
60 to 65 grams of sugar I used white, any will be ok.
FRESH COFFEE
1/2 teaspoon of coffee grounds to add to the sugar AND a double shot of made up espresso cooled to add to the chocolate mixture
salt
Just a pinch of salt to add to the egg whites
rosewater
1 to 1.5 tablespoons
few unsalted pistachios
About 3 to 4 grams crushed
some dried floral herbs
about 7 to 10 grams in total for decoration. The ready dried floral zouhtar mix is ideal. Easy to get from Union Co Op in Dubai or try an Arabian supermarket where you live. This topping is optional though

How to Make

Equipment Required

NOTE The original recipe was adapted from a THERMOMIX basic cookbook recipe which I then adapted using inspiration from an account on instagram called Foodfunk1

Quick Shopping List

chocolate bars 2 of 200 grams each
sugar
milk
eggs
coffee
rosewater
dried floral herbs
pistachios

It’s really easy getting your ingredients from El Grocer if you live in Dubai. Here’s the El Grocer supermarket delivery app. They have an offer on till 9th of April where there is NO DELIVERY FEE AND NO MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY either from certain outlets! So if you need just 1 or 2 ingredients it’s great!

This post was written in conjunction with El Grocer – the largest supermarket delivery app in the UAE.

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May 20, 2018 by monica 1 Comment

RAMADAN IN DUBAI Best Iftars and Deals

IT’S RAMADAN IN DUBAI Welcome to the best iftars and deals in Dubai

Ramdan Kareem to all our listeners and readers, you’ve come to the right place for the best iftars and deals in Dubai. How about a floating iftar on the majestic QE2 moored in Rashid Marina? In need a classy MEAL DEAL? Then try Moombai and Co’s curry combo for AED 69 and add a dish from the Mango Memory Menu.. it’s alphonso time again! For those who aren’t fasting I recommend a pop up breakfast at mediterranean restaurant Boca in DIFC. Plus 2 of our favourite casual cafes open for lunch in JLT. All this and more on this week’s Food News on Dubai Eye 103.8.

QE 2 PORT RASHID MARINA

On the waterfront – literally

DINNER REVIEW – IFTAR

We’re about to set sail from the Rashid Marina to Mainland Britain! We’ve come on board to look around the luxury ocean cruise liner the QE2. The history of the ship is fascinating and it’s worth booking a tour.

Highlights for us were the Queen Mary apartments complete with a sun lounge and a private deck area. They’ve even had a marriage proposal (accepted of course) on this deck! The newest and most modern eating area is definitely The Lido restaurant as shown below. The poshest restaurant though would be the Queen’s Grill!

We experienced the QE2 iftar in a tent accessed directly from the Lido restaurant. It’s not possible to see the sea from the tent though.

The iftar had a large variety of salads, but there was quite a limited choice of mains for vegetarians. The traditional ouzi normally made with just lamb also contained beef which I’ve not experienced before. The iftar tent was surprisingly full, but I think many people had a combination ticket of the tour and the iftar. As we were on the iconic QE2 we had expected a grander, more luxurious ambience as well as a wider choice of dishes for this iftar.

Cost AED 250 for iftar and AED 175 for Suhoor. But if you book a tour for AED 150, you can redeem AED 100 on food and beverage.

MOOMBAI AND CO Sheikh Zayed Road at the H hotel

A special Mango Memory Menu celebrating Alphonso season.

Great curry combo deal too.

LUNCH REVIEW

We were a bit skeptical about mango with everything at Moombai and Co but We LOVED every course of our lunch from the special mango memory menu! It’s alphonso season again and that brand is synonymous with the highest quality mangoes around.

The Mango Memory Menu itself is short, that’s a good thing according to me, so we tried the very moreish crispy bhindi and tangy, but perfect mango chicken tikka to start with. The main course is a very good raw mango and coconut prawn curry which we all agreed was excellent.

If you have room you should try (maybe share) the almost tropical mango lassi to drink, or if that’s a bit heavy for you, then opt for the thirst quenching aam panna drink, that has a bit of kick to it. Everything is designed to share. I’d go back again to try this menu. Not sure how long mango season is on for so go soon.

How would you describe a mango? to quote from the article from The Guardian.. 27th April 2012…”a cross between peach, nectarine, apricot and melon with notes of honey and citrus. But better…” If you shared a large aam panna drink, both starters, one main and one thick, creamy, glorious mango dessert you’d be looking at around AED 200 per head with rice, naan bread and still water. Worth going back for.

And if you fancy making that crispy bhindi at home then try our easy doindubai recipe here, great to eat with DoinDubai’s favourite spicy red pepper dip recipe.

ALSO OPEN DURING RAMADAN are

CALI POKE – a new branch just opened in JLT Cluster J! Vegetarian or Seafood bowls of fresh goodness to eat in or take away. The eat in area is quite small, so I would opt to take out from here.

WOKYO – our favourite noodle bar also in JLT Cluster J for Japan. Every kind of noodle and broth you can think of, or customise your own. Don’t forget they have a vegan ramen bowl as well. We love Zak and Nazlie and Wokyo, but I think I love their Singapore Laksa and cappucinos more than them! Lovely vibe at Wokyo, a very cool place to sit during the day if you’re not fasting

We also think the DEMOISELLE Deal at lunch time is really cool..

A very pretty cafe in City Walk that will be serving a 3 course lunch for an extremely reasonable AED 53. You get a choice of hot soup to start then one of 3 choices for a hearty lunch and to finish you get a choice of an artisan coffee or fresh juice.

Here’s Corrado who now works at Galvin telling us about the delightful decor at Demoiselle..

BOCA in DIFC is offering a pop up breakfast every morning. So expect some avocado on toast and the usual breakfast fare at this very cool, upmarket Mediterranean style cafe in Dubai’s main financial district.

But if you’re in the media city area, then I like the sound of the deal at CERTO at the Radisson Blu Media City. Certo is a very established Italian restaurant that had a brand new make over last year. The deal is AED 199 for 2 people sharing a range of Italian dishes or AED 299 to include a bottle of wine! That’s a really delicious deal in my book, it’s open for lunch and dinner of course..

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Thank You Monica.

No grilled meats on this iftar plate! We’re eating pure vegan food at Urth in Cluster J. We really liked both our soups – carrot and mint and spinach, beautifully presented too. The most interesting dish on this vegan iftar menu was the fattus hummus with vegan yoghurt made with a cashew cream base.

Warm, wholesome, real chick peas, perfect as a mini meal in itself with salad and bread. But you have more, the main courses are vegetarian stews served with rice and condiments. I would like to have tried the special Urth Style Sayadieh with fried onions, but that wasn’t available on the day we tried.

You will LOVE the desserts.. we had and highly recommend the raw carrot cake and an apple spice cake with warm apple puree icing on top.

Open for those who would like to try the vegan iftar in the evenings, after fasting time is over, but also open during the day for those who aren’t fasting. Very cool, laid back vibe. Last but not least point to note is there is a Ramadan Deal on – 2 iftars for the price of one till 28th of May, so for AED 120 you get 2 five course iftars! Well Done Urthlings!

For some vegan cooking at home this Ramadan try our brilliant cauliflower burger recipe..

May 20, 2016 by monica 39 Comments

DUBAI’S BEST IFTARS

Who’s serving Dubai’s best iftars this year

We’ve hand picked some of Dubai’s best iftars to make planning your dinners during the month of Ramadan an easy job. From contemporary Arabic pop ups to classic iftar tents through to traditional hotel feasts, we’ve given you Dubai’s best iftars.

Be lucky this Ramadan and enter our competition to try and win an iftar for 2. We have 4 to giveaway!

A contemporary iftar pop up restaurant

The secret location of this iftar pop up restaurant is a real hidden gem in the true sense of the word. It’s in a warehouse in Al Quoz that’s been taken over for the month of Ramadan. Expect fairy lit paths and secret red doors that open up into a gorgeously contemporary dining experience, no buffets here. Just excellent quality Australian food in sharing portions brought to your table.

Book your spot now. Expect a set menu with a big focus on fresh, vegetarian produce that includes chargrilled asparagus, whole roasted purple and orange baby carrots with spicy shanklesh cheese and lime hummus topped with crushed pistachios. The signature lamb with rice was melt in the mouth and slow cooked for hours, no messy bits either.

Ramadan Nights by Dish Catering has thought of everything, including light, refreshing soft drinks, raspberry inspired desserts and a tea or coffee to finish. Book your spot now for a deliciously different iftar costing AED 195 per person. Iftar will be served from sunset to about 9.30, there will be no suhour meal offered here.

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A creekside classic tented iftar

QD’s at Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht club are serving a sumptuous iftar with stunning views of Dubai’s skyline as your backdrop. Experience the family atmosphere of Ramadan in a fully air conditioned tent complete with board games and music.

Expect to feast on hot and cold Arabic mezze, rustic soups, middle eastern and international main courses, desserts and traditional Arabic sweets with a variety of dates. With dishes like marinated shish taouk, hammour saidia, pizzas and pastas through to the popular live ouzi station and specially crafted mocktails such as Spice of Persia, made with fresh grapes, tamarind, cumin and sugar syrup,

I think there will be something for everyone here. Priced at AED 160 per person from sunset to 9pm. For bookings, please contact Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club on +971 4 205 4500 or email creekdining@dubaigolf.com

Image courtesty of QD’s at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club

A get away from it all atmospheric iftar

I experienced the iftar offering at the Desert Palm last Ramadan and loved the atmosphere and stillness of the place. Look at the stars and the moon over the polo fields and feel the real essence of what Ramadan is about. No tall buildings in sight here, get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and feel the peace.

The iftar meal focuses on a mixture of freshly prepared mezzes, both hot and cold, an array of salads and a range of hot main courses, all brought fresh to your table. The desserts are both modern and classic.

Image courtesy of Desert Palm Resort and Spa

Note that this year iftar will be served at the Epicure restaurant as Rare, their more formal dining area is undergoing a refurbishment and we’ll be bringing you up to date when it opens after the summer. The iftar this year costs a very reasonable AED 150.

Did I hear someone say the Desert Palm’s too far? Why not take advantage of their gorgeous offer and spend a night for just 50% of the normal price. Details of their Ramadan deals are here: Media Release – Desert Palm PER AQUUM Ramadan 2016.

We had an afternoon tea at Desert Palm and loved that too.

Image courtesy of Desert Palm Resort and Spa

A traditional grand feast of an iftar

I’m talking about the Grand Iftar that’s been held for years at the Al Ameera ballroom at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Dubai. Arabic chefs from all over the GCC come in specially for the Grand Iftar and prepare traditional delicacies and foods famous from the region.

Expect an ouzi station, grand buffets with all kinds of salads, mezzes, and soups and then flaming grills with succulent, spiced meats served with fragrant rice dishes. The dessert counter won’t disappoint either. Soak up the lavish atmosphere of the Grand Iftar. AED 195 per adult.

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Want to win one of Dubai’s best iftars for 2 – Ramadan is the time for giving

This Ramadan we have 4 special iftars for 2 people each to give away. ALL of our handpicked iftars above have offered us an iftar for 2 people and we’d love for you to experience them for free.

This competition is now closed 9th June 2016. Thanks to all those who entered.

Congratulations to Salina, Narelle, Shalini and Sabha. Winning emails on their way to now 9th June 2016.

ENTER THE COMPETITION NOW in 3 Steps

DoinDubai will randomly choose 4 SUBSCRIBERS to win a complementary Iftar for two at one of the above restaurants

1 ) Type your answer to this question into the comment box at the end of the post.

Name one traditional food connected to breaking the Ramadan fast and the iftar meal.

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Thanks Monica. Ramadan Kareem to all.

PS If you’re in Dubai for the first time this Ramadan, then please read this informative post telling you What to Expect during Ramadan in Dubai

(from Ramadan 2015)

June 14, 2014 by monica 18 Comments

MOROCCAN MEALS IN DUBAI

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED

The winners are SHARNEEN and SUJATHA well done to both of you, your meal vouchers are on their way. Thank you to everyone who took part.

Ramadan is nearly here and restaurants in Dubai are preparing their offerings for Iftar. DoinDubai was invited to try the Four Points Sheraton Moroccan meals that will form part of their Iftar, but are available now.

2 lucky SUBSCRIBERS can try the Moroccan Moments meal for FREE!

The Sheraton have kindly offered us:

2 dinner vouchers (each voucher for 2 people )

Even if you don’t win this time, every SUBSCRIBER who books a meal at The Moroccan Restaurant gets a FREE cocktail or mocktail so it’s win win all around. The competition question is at the end of this review. Be a SUBSCRIBER to be in it to WIN!

Moroccan Mint Tea — Moroccan Tea and Pastreis

THE AMBIENCE AND THE LOCATION

The Moroccan Restaurant (that’s it’s name) is located on the mezzanine floor of the Four Points Sheraton hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, valet parking is available. The décor is subtly Moroccan middle eastern without being over the top. I really liked sitting and eating in the u shaped sofa booth dining section; great for those end of term mums nights out as no poor person is at either end of a long table. Would comfortably seat 12 or so people. There is a fabulous bar area adjacent to the restaurant where a Hollywood Moment meets a Moroccan Moment, think Bogey and Bacall. This section would make a great venue for pre dinner drinks or after dinner Moroccan tea and pastries. It is a non smoking bar and restaurant

THE FOOD

Our meal consisted of a number of freshly prepared courses:

*Harirah Soup: Perfectly spiced tomato based chick pea soup, hearty, healthy and super tasty. I loved it and could have made a meal of this alone as it’s served from a mini casserole dish with fresh bread. (Hummous and flat breads were on the table to start with)

*Seafood Bastilla: The equivalent of a Moroccan Cornish pastie; very substantial and bursting with sea food that included shrimp, squid and fish. I was quite full from the soup but managed half of the bastilla which I think is served with pigeon in Europe and called Pastilla? Do let me know.

*Chicken or Lamb Tagine: We tasted both of these flavours, again substantial portions and while the couscous was cooked to perfection, our party was split between the flavours of the meat, some loved it, others thought it should have been more falling off the bone tender.

The finale of fresh fruit and vanilla ice cream served in little Moroccan starter dishes was gorgeous to look at and a delicious to eat. We made room for a traditional glass of Moroccan tea in the bar and tasted some little Moroccan pastries to finish.

DoinDubai tip: order your tea ‘medium’ otherwise it’ll be too sweet.

THE SERVICE

Faultless and authentic as at their Italian restaurant Luigis next door.

WIN A MOROCCAN MOMENTS MEAL

What is the name of the HOLLYWOOD MOVIE

that is also a Moroccan city

starred Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall

and also has a line about a famous gin joint ?

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