Mutabaq

Mutabaq is one of the popular dishes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is made from flexible dough that is rolled or "folded" into a square shape and filled with meat, garlic, eggs, pepper, onion, and coriander. It can be prepared with various tasty fillings and ingredients.

Being a popular dish, Mutabaq can be easily found in national festivals in general and heritage festivals in particular, such as the Historic Jeddah Festival and Klija Festival.

Mutabaq stands out as one of the famous popular dishes in the cities of the western region. Its varieties include Banana Mutabaq, Cheese Mutabaq, and Custard Mutabaq, which is prepared on the griddle and served to guests at dinner time.

Mutabaq comes in both savory and sweet variations. Savory Mutabaq consists of layers of dough filled with minced meat, eggs, and leeks, while sweet Mutabaq features a filling of bananas, local cheese, and sugar.

Mutabaq dish is a popular culinary tradition in al-Jawf Province, where it is prepared using olive oil. It is made of slices of bread covered with nuts. It is prepared using olive oil instead of butter or ghee used in the northern regions.