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Hasawi Rice is an agricultural crop of al-Ahsa Governorate in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Known for its resilience to environmental challenges such as salinity and drought, it is the second most produced crop in al-Ahsa Governorate, following dates. Locally referred to as 'al-'Aysh al-Hasawi,' this rice symbolizes al-Ahsa's cultural identity when served to guests and tourists visiting the historical landmarks of al-Ahsa Oasis , a United Nations Educa...

Kabsa is a simple one-pot dish that is easy to prepare. For meat Kabsa, the cooking time is about an hour, while chicken Kabsa takes approximately twenty minutes. The process starts with chopping tomatoes and onions. Butter or oil is added to the pot, followed by spices like cinnamon and loomi, and the mixture is stirred for about ten minutes before adding hot water. The rice is soaked for thirty minutes, washed three times, and then combined with the meat or chicken in the pot. The dish is coo...

In Saudi culture, some beverages are associated with specific occasions. Some beverages are popular in most regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia while others are specific to a particular region and some are associated with a specific season of the year. These beverages include: Coffee Coffee is the Kingdom's hospitality drink. It is popular in all regions, with some differences in its method of preparation and ingredients. It is also associated with all occasions, whether happy, such as ...

Sago The dish consists of starchy granules known as Sago . They are one of the popular desserts in Gulf countries in general and the Eastern Province , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in particular. The dish is prepared after soaking the granules in water. Sugar and ghee, amounting to the same quantity of granules, are then added to the mixture. The mixture is then continuously stirred on low heat until it becomes firm. Its preparation requires up to five hours. Al-Marassi' It is one of th...

Saudi Kabsa It is considered one of the easiest dishes to prepare technically, as all the ingredients are cooked or pressure-cooked in one pot. However, it reflects the expertise of the cooker in mastering the distribution of spices, how well the meats or added vegetables are cooked, and the perfection of cooking the rice. Haneeth Haneeth dish is associated with the Cissus quadrangularis and Leptadenia trees known in Aseer Province in the southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is one of t...

Vermicelli (Shariyya) is a popular dessert known in most provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is made using vermicelli noodles cut into thin strands. Cardamom and saffron are among the essential ingredients added to the vermicelli. Often, it is served as a dessert dish at lunch or dinner. It is one of the traditional desserts, easy to prepare with simple ingredients, served hot on the table, and sometimes honey is added to it. In the past, preparing vermicelli was not easy, so it was n...

Kabsa is the main meal for lunch in most houses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meal, known as 'Saudi Kabsa,' has become synonymous with Saudi Cuisine. Kabsa consists of rice and meat or rice and chicken. Onions are cut into thin slices and fried until they turn yellow. Then, chicken or meat is added and cooked until it turns red. Chopped tomatoes are then added along with cardamom and cinnamon, crushed garlic, other spices, and tomato sauce. Chicken or meat is covered with water ...

Thirteen food items from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were registered by the Culinary Arts Commission on the 'Ark of Taste' list of the Slow Food Foundation for foods facing extinction on September 22, 2022. This initiative aims to preserve the historical heritage of culinary arts in the Kingdom, revive these food items, and ensure their preservation. The items are categorized based on the provinces of the Kingdom: Riyadh Province : al-Qasab Salt. Makkah al-Mukarramah Province : al-Kab...

The two main ingredients commonly used in preparing Saudi coffee are coffee beans and cardamom. Later, other types of beans, herbs, and flavors were added, such as ginger, saffron, cloves, and fennel. On average, one coffee roast 'Hamsa' needs 0.8 l of water, forty g of ground coffee, and thirty g of ground cardamom. These are the most common ingredients across all provinces. In the center of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , the color of the roasted coffee tends to be golden, with cloves...

The most famous dish in Saudi cuisine is Kabsa , consisting mainly of cooked rice with some kind of meat, while Jareesh is the national dish of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Kabsa is very popular among Saudi families for lunch, whereas it is served on special occasions for dinner. Throughout Saudi society, there is a particular way of presenting and eating Kabsa, as it is served on a large plate around which family members gather and is eaten by hand. Kabsa is also served to guests in the same ...

It is the name given to rice that turns brown in color, known as Sayyadiyyah rice, and its name is associated with fishermen since it is always served with fried or grilled fish or seafood in general. in 2024, the Culinary Arts Commission announced the naming of regional dishes for the provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of the 'National and Regional Dishes Narratives' Initiative. 'Sayyadiyyah' was named the signature dish of Tabuk Province . Sayyadiyyah rice is...

Mafroukeh is a traditional dish in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , precisely in Tabuk Province , northwest of the Kingdom. Mafroukeh consists of dates, whole-wheat flour, honey, and ghee. It is prepared by kneading whole-wheat flour and forming it into a disc shape that is buried under embers, hence named  Jamriya (ember bread). After it is baked, the bread is cut into small pieces, and dates or honey with wild ghee are added. This recipe’s ingredients are rubbed with the hand, hence the name ...