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# Culinary Cornerstones
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/life-loi-mediterranean-secrets/episode/culinary-cornerstones-h8inck/
- Published: 2025-06-27T16:30:57.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-22T06:18:56.000Z
- Description: Chef Loi learns about Mandi, the culturally significant Emirati rice and meat dish.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets, Season 3, Episode 309, #ZZZ_Episode_bcc03eed-a62c-4a06-bedb-9ab99bc8d773, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_a5e5b6b2-55a9-4147-b8b4-bd64d60e03c9, #v1.16

Chef Maria Loi of the acclaimed NYC restaurant, Loi Estiatorio, delves into the world of Mandi, a beloved Emirati dish that combines rice, meat, and spices cooked over a pit. Executive Chef Tawfik Jaber shares his secrets for making this special dish, its cultural importance, and the traditional Emirati dining style. Back in Greece, Loi creates a Goat Yiouvetsi and Marinated Chicken.