7 Saudi Dishes To Make At Home To Celebrate Saudi National Day With Your Family

Saudi Arabia is a land of rich culture and heritage. And the culinary traditions here are unmatched, with dishes from different regions being unique in their own way. So, what better way to celebrate the Saudi National Day than relishing these culinary gems from the country? Well, take a look at some of the most delightful dishes from the region!

Saudi Arabian Dishes

1. Al-Haneeth

This is a traditional dish from a country that has many takers. Yes, the dish comprises slow-roasted lamb. In the dish, it is baked in an underground, clay oven. The myriad of spices that go into the making of the dish, create a flavour end product that pairs perfectly with some rice.

2. Muqana Bread

While making this bread involves cooking on a stone in a firewood oven, you can even try making it in an oven. The bread uses a dough, which is made of whole wheat flour. After this, it’s rolled out on a stone slab, before being cooked over firewood until it turns golden brown. It’s a bread that’s famous in the Al-Baha region of Saudi Arabia.

3. Murtabak

Murtabak is a folded pancake of sorts, which comprises a flatbread that is usually filled with different types of stuffings. Yes, it can include everything from veggies and meat to eggs and is often made from a type of pan-fried crepes. It’s a great dish to start your day, making for a great brekkie option.

4. Jareesh

This is another famous Saudi Arabia dish, that is known for cracked or crushed wheat. A staple grain that’s quite abundantly used in Saudi Arabian and Middle Eastern cuisine. In case you’re wondering, it’s cooked until tender with broth and meat. As a result, the final dish has a creamy consistency with a unique flavour.

5. Saleeg

This is a savoury and creamy rice-based dish, which is basically the epitome of comfort food. The Saudi Arabian delicacy is generally made with milk and served with chicken on top. After this, it is sprinkled with salt, which just makes it absolutely perfect!

6. Kabsa

This is a delicious Saudi Arabian mixed rice dish, which originates from Saudi Arabia or Yemen. This is a baked Middle Eastern chicken and rice recipe that uses a bunch of flavourful spices. Yes, it includes spices like cardamom, saffron, cinnamon, and black lime, to name some.

7. Tharid

This is a delicious bread soup, which originates from Mecca. Just like other bread soups, it’s a simple meal which comprises broth and crumbled flatbread that is moistened with it. And if you’re wondering, the broth is made with meat (usually lamb), vegetables, and spices.

So, celebrate the beauty of the nation with delicious food from different parts of the region!

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