From Hareesh To Basbousa, 9 Worst-Rated Saudi Dishes As Per TasteAtlas

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1. Ruz al Bukhari

It typically consists of rice cooked with meat (often lamb or beef), carrots, and a blend of spices such as cumin, cinnamon, and cardamom.

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2. Hareesh

Harees is whipped up with coarse wheat, water, butter, and meat, then left to mingle overnight.

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3. Basbousa

Basbousa is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made from semolina, sugar, yogurt, and coconut, soaked in syrup after baking.

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4. Martabak

Martabak is a popular street food consisting of a thick pancake filled with various sweet or savory fillings, such as chocolate, cheese, or minced meat, and then fried until crispy.

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5.Mandi

The national dish, Mandi is a traditional Middle Eastern rice dish, typically made with long-grain rice, meat and spices. 

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6. Dajaj mashwi

Dajaj mashwi is a Middle Eastern dish consisting of grilled or roasted chicken marinated in a blend of spices, herbs, and sometimes yogurt.

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7. Ma'amoul

Ma'amoul is a traditional Middle Eastern pastry filled with dates, nuts, or sweetened semolina, often shaped into decorative molds. 

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8. Mansaf

Mansaf is a traditional Jordanian dish consisting of tender lamb or goat meat cooked in a tangy yogurt sauce, served over a bed of rice and topped with toasted nuts and fresh herbs,

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9. Kabsa

Kabsa is a fragrant Saudi Arabian rice dish, featuring seasoned meat (often chicken, lamb, or goat) cooked with rice, tomatoes, onions, and a blend of spices.

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