Whether you’re planning to get back to camping in the desert for this winter season, you’re planning several weekend Kashtas in Subiya, or you’re just super excited to fire up that barbecue to grill outdoors in your own backyard, you know that it’s all about the ingredients you choose that will make your barbecue a smashing success! This is why we’ve rounded up our favorite barbecue must-haves from Makani! We’ve always loved Makani so much simply because they bring the ultimate restaurant quality experience into our own homes. Makani by Alyasra Foods is the one-stop shop destination for quality food ingredients, from Certified-Angus Beef to the finest frozen seafood, and everything in between.
It’s all about the Meat
The first thing that comes to mind when you imagine a grill is meat, whether you are a fan of beef, lamb or veal, you are probably thinking of kafta skewers, steak or kebab. Makani has it all. There’s a wide range of cuts of Certified Angus Beef available, from Ribeye and Chuck Short Ribs to Sirloin and T-bone. You can also grab ground beef by Certified Angus Beef to make delicious kafta or even burgers. If you are not ready to make something from scratch, there are some great ready-to-cook options by Mr Cleavers like the Gourmet Beef Cranberry Sausage or Beef Mini Kebabs that will wow everyone at the table. Veal lovers will appreciate the Striploin Steaks, Escalope and more.
Chicken
Chicken is also delicious when it is grilled. That beautiful and crunchy char just adds to the taste and texture. You can grill the Tender Chicken Breasts (Boneless and Skinless) by Sadia, whole or you can cube and marinate them for some fun shish tawooq, or if you don’t want to do the hard work yourself, the Chicken Combination Barbeque is precut and placed on skewers that are ready for grilling. If you prefer something even easier you can place some thawed or already fully cooked Marinated Wing Drumettes by Banvit on the grill for quick and instant gratification.
Seafood
If you’ve never grilled or barbecued seafood before, you have no idea what you are missing. It is extremely quick and results are always amazing. You can basically throw anything on the flames and it will taste great with minimal intervention. We love our fish grilled whole or in fillets, and lucky for us we can find Whole Tilapia Fish by Ocean’s Pride, Whole Rohu Fish by Ocean’s Pride and Cod Portions by Storm that are skinless and boneless. Just let them thaw, season and cook! Don’t forget the shrimp! You can buy bags of peeled ones at Makani and you even have the option of having the tail on or off and with or without the heads. And why stick to only that, experiment with the Black Mussels or squid and you might realize that you have unlocked the world of amazing seafood.
Spice it up
The real secret to any barbeque are the spices you choose. You can find everything at Makani, from individual spices to amazing mixes that will make cooking much easier. The Grill Mates line from McCormick includes the fabulous Hamburger Seasoning and Montreal Steak Seasoning, which are both very balanced and flavorful. We also love the Pit Barbeque Seasoning by Lawry’s. And if in doubt, we always reach for the Japanese Seven Spices which gives anything an extra kick.
Quench the thirst
After standing in front of the open flames you are definitely going to need some rehydrating. Don’t forget to pack your drinks cooler with your favorite Only juice. You can choose from so many different fruit options that are organic and flavorful.
Dessert time!
Hope you left some space for dessert because you’re in for a treat! We love the Salted Caramel Waffles by Eggo that are thick and fluffy. They’re fully cooked and just need to be reheated. Putting them on the grill quickly gets them crispy and hot, and ready for some sweet indulgence. Alternatively, if you just want a no-fuss dessert, the frozen donuts from La Lorraine just need to thaw and can be enjoyed. They come in so many flavors like funfetti, crushed candy and milky zebra. Yum!
Makani is located in Shuwaikh, Jahra and Fahaheel from 07.00 AM to 10 PM every day. You can call or whatsapp 180 9090 to order or make inquiries. Follow Makani for updates on Instagram @makanikw. Visit makanifoods.com to view which branded products are available.
