Murrī or almorí was a type of fermented condiment made with barley flour, known from Maghrebi and Arab cuisines. Almost every substantial dish in medieval Arab cuisine used murrī in small quantities. It could be used as a substitute for salt or sumac, and has been compared to soy sauce by Rudolf Grewe, Charles Perry, and others due to its high glutamates content and resultant umami flavor.
Medieval art showing people eating, potentially with murri
Arab cuisine is the cuisine of the Arab world, defined as the various regional cuisines of the Arab people, spanning from the Maghreb to the Mashriq. These cuisines are centuries old and reflect the culture of trading in ingredients, spices, herbs, and commodities. The regions have many similarities, but also unique traditions. They have also been influenced by climate, cultivation, and mutual commerce.
An Arab appetizer
Arab salads: Arab salad, fattoush, matbucha, tabbouleh and raheb
A selection of Jordanian mezze—appetizers or small dishes—in Petra, Jordan
Maraqa laga sameeyo khudaarta (Somali: "vegetable soup")