Mutabbaq samak

This traditional Kuwaiti dish consists of fried fish that is served on a bed of rice. The most common fish used in the dish is pomfret (zubaidi), which is seasoned, occasionally boiled, and then coated in flour and finally fried until crispy. The rice is cooked separately, and it is often enriched with turmeric, onions, garlic, sumac, and parsley. The fish is always served on top of the rice, and the whole dish is usually garnished with fresh herbs, as well as raisins and nuts. Apart from Kuwait, similar dishes are also found in other Arab states of the Persian Gulf.