8 Delicious Dishes To Devour In Taif, Saudi Arabia

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1. Saleeg

Cook short-grain white rice in chicken broth on a wood or gas stove, then add milk at the end.

Bake dough pieces, then mix them with bananas and cream in a bowl.

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2. Masoub

For savoury Motabbaq, stuff a thin layer of dough with minced meat, beaten eggs, and leeks. For the sweet version, use bananas, local cheese, and sugar.

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3. Motabbaq

Soak white rice and lentils in hot water until cooked, then garnish with ghee and roasted onions.

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4. Maadous

 refreshing Hejazi beverage made by fermenting raisins with barley and tamarind.

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5. Sobia

A traditional Hejazi black tea. 

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6. Jamar Tea

A caffeine-free Hejazi drink made with ground almonds, milk, and spices, offering a smooth, velvety texture.

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7. Almond Coffee Cup 

Taif Rghaif is a type of flatbread popular in the Taif region. It is made from wheat flour, kneaded into a soft dough, and then rolled out into thin, round sheets. The dough is typically cooked on a hot griddle or pan until golden and slightly crisp.

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8. Taif Rghaif

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Taif has the most delicious culinary dishes you'll find in Saudi Arabia.