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The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
Cooking with Gold
Season 3
Episode 302
Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, joins Tala Hammash at NYU Abu Dhabi to explore some of the innovative Middle Eastern appetizers made with olive oil. Later, Loi meets Chef Jack Jarrot at the Emirates Palace, where they make his signature Lamb Rice dish topped with gold flakes. Back in Greece, Loi cooks dishes inspired by her travels.
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Chef Loi visits a camel farm & learns about the cultural significance of camel milk.

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Chef Maria Loi & teen chef Ayesha Al Obeidli make a local favorite, Chicken Madrooba.

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Chef Maria Loi serves up traditional Emirati recipes with an international twist.

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Chef Maria Loi meets with renowned chefs to make dishes with a Middle Eastern favorite, dates.

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Chef Loi learns about Mandi, the culturally significant Emirati rice and meat dish.

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Chef Maria Loi travels to the desert cooking delicious local dishes under the stars.

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Chef Maria Loi learns about the customs & traditions of unique spiced coffee in the Middle East.

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Chef Maria Loi cooks up some traditional Emirati dishes with renowned local chefs.

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Chef Loi provides an insider’s look at local produce & plants a tree at Gracia Farm,

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Chef Maria Loi cooks local fish with Emirati spices, and explores the archipelago.

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Chef Loi explores the similarities between Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.

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Chef Loi visits the Abrahamic Family House and learns about the culinary culture of Abu Dhabi.