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Which type of dried lime, a hallmark of Gulf cuisine, adds tangy flavour to many Emirati dishes?

Answer: Loomi — Loomi, or black dried lime, is made by blanching fresh limes and drying them in the sun, giving Emirati stews their distinctive sour note.

Loomi, or black dried lime, is made by blanching fresh limes and drying them in the sun, giving Emirati stews their distinctive sour note.

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