Needless to say, dates are a large part of Saudi cuisine.
In 2023, the Culinary Arts Commission (CAC) officially named the national dishes of Saudi Arabia.
Here,al-maghshis the regional dish.
Jareesh is one of the two national dishes in Saudi Arabia.Credit:Courtesy of Saudi Culinary Arts Commission
It’s a slow-cooked lamb stew made with tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini, and sometimes okra.
The dish is served with rice or bread.
It has distinctive red hues and is prepared with a variety of spices.
Muqana.Courtesy of Saudi Culinary Arts Commission
Al-mulayhiya
In the Northern Border Region, which is close to Iraq and Jordan.
the regional dish isal-mulayhiya.
Al-bukayla
In Al-Jouf, which boasts a mild climate and farmable lands, a dessert calledal-bukaylareigns supreme.
Al-haneeth.Courtesy of Saudi Culinary Arts Commission
The sweet treat is made by turning dates and flour into a paste and lacing it with ghee.
Al-sayadiah
Next to Al-Jouf is Tabouk whereal-sayadiahis the regional dish and its roots hail from Lebanon.
The dish is typically prepared for special occasions.
Al-maghsh.Courtesy of Saudi Culinary Arts Commission
Al-margaouq
In Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, the regional dish isal-margaouq.
It’s a hearty stew made of meat, pasta, and vegetables.
Al-ruqsh.Courtesy of Saudi Culinary Arts Commission
Hassawi Rice.Courtesy of Saudi Culinary Arts Commission
Al-mulayhiya.Courtesy of Saudi Culinary Arts Commission
Al-bukayla.Courtesy of Saudi Culinary Arts Commission
Al-sayadiah.Courtesy of Saudi Culinary Arts Commission
Madini Rice.Courtesy of Saudi Culinary Arts Commission
Saleeg.Courtesy of Saudi Culinary Arts Commission
Keubaibat Hail.Courtesy of Saudi Culinary Arts Commission
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