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Saudi Arabia Recipes
Desert hospitality measured in platters of spiced rice. Not sure what to eat in Saudi Arabia? Start with Jareesh, Mutabbaq, Areeka and Masabib. Here are 6 authentic Saudi Arabia recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
KabsaRiyadh, Saudi Arabia · medium · 75 minSpiced rice cooked in aromatic broth with chicken, dried lime, and a whole-spice perfume, heaped high for sharing.
MasabibRiyadh, Saudi Arabia · easy · 35 minSoft, holey yeasted pancakes drenched in date syrup or honey, a Hejazi and Saudi breakfast.
MutabbaqRiyadh, Saudi Arabia · medium · 50 minA thin folded pastry stuffed with spiced minced meat and egg, griddled crisp, a favorite Saudi street snack.
AreekaRiyadh, Saudi Arabia · easy · 25 minSoft bread mashed with dates, butter, and honey into a rich, comforting sweet of southern Saudi Arabia.
JareeshRiyadh, Saudi Arabia · medium · 165 minA Najdi Saudi comfort dish of crushed wheat slow-cooked with meat and yogurt into a creamy, savoury porridge.
SaleegRiyadh, Saudi Arabia · medium · 95 minA Hijazi Saudi dish of short-grain rice cooked soft in milk and chicken broth to a creamy porridge, topped with roasted chicken.
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