Bahari : Recipes from an Omani Kitchen and Beyond

WINNER OF THE JANE GRIGSON TRUST AWARD 2023



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 90 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 and identity exploring how food connects us to our past and our communities.



About the author:

Dina has been working with the UAE-based supermarket, Spinneys for the last year as their brand ambassador for their Oman stores. This is a partnership that will continue into the new year. As a brand ambassador, Dina develops recipes using Spinneys products which she shares with both her and Spinneys Oman's Instagram following. She also travels with the team to places like Zanzibar where they explore spices and food from the Island and learn recipes that are used in the brand's magazine, Nourish, and online. In the new year, Dina will be featured in their podcast, as well as in the magazine sharing an exclusive interview on her work, upbringing, and the making of Bahari. In addition to more travel and filming in 2024, Spinneys and Dina are planning to host specially curated supper clubs at their HQ inspired by Bahari.