Gabout

Name: Gabout
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bahraini
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 3 large onions, diced; 4 tomatoes, chopped; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 dried limes, pierced; 1 tbsp baharat; 1 tsp turmeric; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 cups water or broth; Fresh cilantro for garnish

قبوط (gah-BOOT)

Bahraini Dumpling Stew

⏱ Prep Time 50 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 380 kcal

Dense wheat flour dumplings simmered in a spiced tomato and onion stew with a hint of dried lime tang. This humble Bahraini comfort food is cherished for its rustic simplicity and warming depth.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 10.0g

Carbs 58.0g

Fat 12.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl large pot wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep bowl

Garnishes: cilantro, dried lime slices

Accompaniments: plain rice, pickles

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup water
1 tsp salt
3 large onions, diced
4 tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 dried limes, pierced
1 tbsp baharat
1 tsp turmeric
3 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cups water or broth
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1
Mix wheat flour, salt, and water to form a firm dough. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Rest for 15 minutes.
2
Roll dough into small balls about 2cm in diameter or shape into small discs. Set aside on a floured surface.
3
Heat oil and saute onions until deeply golden. Add baharat, turmeric, and tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes.
4
Add chopped tomatoes, dried limes, and water. Bring to a boil and season with salt.
5
Drop the dumplings into the simmering stew one at a time. Cook covered for 20 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.
6
Serve in deep bowls garnished with fresh cilantro, with the rich tomato broth ladled generously over the dumplings.

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Did You Know?

Bahraini grandmothers say the secret to good gabout is shaping each dumpling with a prayer for the family, which gives the dish its soul.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

mixing bowl
large pot
wooden spoon

Garnishing

cilantro, dried lime slices

Accompaniments

plain rice, pickles

The Story Behind Gabout

Gabout is a distinctly Bahraini comfort food that reflects the island nation's resourceful culinary traditions. Born from the need to create filling meals from simple pantry staples, gabout uses nothing more than flour, water, and the aromatic spices that Bahraini kitchens always have on hand. The dish is particularly beloved during cooler months and has remained largely unchanged for generations, a testament to its perfect balance of simplicity and satisfaction.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, cold weather comfort meal 📜 Origins: Traditional Bahraini

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