Bahari

Dive into the unique foodscape of Oman with Dina Macki's debut cookbook.

With honesty and curiosity, British-born Omani-Zanzibari chef Dina Macki explores the unique foodscape of Oman, in the first Omani cookbook to be written by an Omani chef.

Bahari, meaning "ocean" in Swahili, is a culinary exploration of the rich flavours and history of Omani cuisine, a food culture shaped by boundless coastlines and complex maritime history, with origins and influences spanning Pakistan, Iran, India, the Swahili coast, and Portugal.

In this distinctive cookbook, Dina Macki travels across Oman and Zanzibar, unearthing regional delicacies and recreating the food of her heritage. With more than 100 recipes for meat, fish, and vegetables, homemade breads and dips, desserts and drinks, Macki invites us into her kitchen, showing us how to create exquisite Omani dishes at home. Tapping into the stories behind the recipes and ingredients, Macki brings a fresh perspective in nuanced essays on migration and identity exploring how food connects us to our past and our communities.

Combining personal essays and contemporary twists on traditional recipes, Bahari takes us on a journey through the flavours of Oman, in a tale that is as fascinating as it is delicious.

About the Author

Dina Macki is a chef, recipe developer, food writer, and presenter. She has garnered over 36k followers on Instagram and works with British and global brands across socials and TV to present and develop recipes, including Waitrose, Tesco's, Cuisinart, Middle East Eye, and Vita Coco. She has written for gal-dem magazine, Pit magazine, BBC Good Food magazine. She has also worked for The Anglo-Omani Society which has deepened her knowledge of Oman's history, and given her access to an incredible global network.