Breakfast: عيش ولبن (Aish w Laban) – Rice with Yogurt

Breakfast عيش ولبن (Aish w Laban) is a cooling, creamy dish made from cooked rice mixed with tangy yogurt. It’s often eaten cold and seasoned with mint or garlic, offering a refreshing contrast to Qatar’s warm climate. At MUNCH CLASSES, you’ll learn how to prepare this dish as both a breakfast and a light suhoor meal.

This dish reflects Qatar’s nomadic past, where dairy and grains were staples. The Qatari proverb “اللبن يبرد القلب” (“Yogurt cools the heart”) captures its soothing nature. At MUNCH CLASSES, you’ll explore how this simple dish is elevated with herbs, spices, and cultural context.