What to eat in Saudi Arabia?

We know that each country has its own food culture, here in Saudi, the food varies from district to district, making the food culture even more interesting. As a sign of hospitality, Saudi Arabia embraces the tradition of sharing food and it has been reflected in their food, thus making the food culture very compelling.

Cooking styles used throughout the years are still prevalent in present-day Saudi Arabia but with evolving times, the techniques have changed here and there but the essence of olden styles remains with a modern twist being added. So if you are traveling to this country that loves its food, you should definitely try out their dishes to understand true traditional food passed down by generations. So let's check out the food in Saudi Arabia and other delicacies

1. Kabsa

One of the well-known dishes in the country, Kabsa is a household meal that you need to try! The dish consists of rice made with meat and vegetables, garnished with delicious dry fruits and nuts.

2. Matazeez

This dish is a Saudi Arabian special, a flat dumpling t served in a stew of meat made with either vegetables or tomatoes, infused with spices. The dish is available in most parts of the country and is an excellent choice for tourists!

3. Harees

This is a must-try dish, making its mark as a stable dish amongst many families in Saudi Arabia. Harees are prepared with meat incorporated with coarsely-ground wheat, and it's popular, especially during the Ramadan season.

4. Jarish

This dish is a popular type of food that generally is made from ground wheat and served with chicken, onion, and crushed rice. Tourists and visitors should try this dish and enhance your Saudi food journey!

5. Mutabbaq

Here is a dish for all those street food lovers! Mutabbaq, a commonly available street dish, is made by pan frying a type of bread that is paired with a variety of stuffing options such as egg, meat, onions, ghee, peppers, and other vegetables. This dish is popular during the Ramadan season.

6. Mofatah Al-Dajaj

Mofatah Al-Dajaj is a Saudi ethnic chicken rice dish made with chicken boiled in whole spices and Kashna with onions, almonds, and raisins. The chicken is placed over steamed basmati rice or the rice of choice. Mofatah Al-Dajaj- is a traditional food choice served in most domestic households.

7. Ma’amoul

Here's one sweet dish to top the list! Maamoul is a cookie made generally with dates or dry fruits and nuts. This sweet dish is a household favourite and is served with tea or coffee. Make sure you get your hands on these!

8. Saleeg

Saleeg is a white-rice dish cooked with broth and milk. It originates in the Hejaz region in the west of Saudi Arabia, where it is commonly regarded as a national dish of the region. The dish is popular in the city of Taif. The Saleeg dish usually consists of ingredients such as cardamom pods, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, bay leaf, and mastic. The meat that is usually used in Saleeg is chicken, beef, or lamb.

10. Gursan

Here is one of the Saudi Arabian national dishes. Gursan is made by placing dry, paper-thin sheets of bread atop meat and vegetables in a broth, the bread pieces then soak up all of the flavorful juices which results in a thick, nourishing, and hearty, which is why this dish is loved throughout the country. Be sure to try this mouth-watering dish once you explore Saudi Arabia.

These dishes mentioned above are purely local and traditional in Saudi, and we are sure that you are to love every one of them. Recipes used throughout decades will still make your taste buds tingle! So don't forget to try out these appetizing dishes.