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Saudi Arabia Cuisine

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46 recipes

Signature Saudi Arabia Dishes

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Al-Maghsh

Al-Maghsh is a traditional slow-cooked lamb stew originating from the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. It is characterized by its tender lamb, aromatic spices, and the inclusion of vegetables. Traditionally cooked in a stone pot (maghsh) in an earth oven (mefa), it can also be prepared in a regular cooking pot. The dish is often served with rice or bread, and its flavorful broth can be enjoyed as a soup.

Saudi Arabia·Easy·4 hours (including chilling)

Arabian Bread Pudding

A rich and creamy dessert made with layers of toasted bread soaked in a sweet milk mixture, often flavored with rose water and orange blossom water, and topped with nuts.

Saudi Arabia·Easy·40 minutes

Aseeda with Honey and Cardamom

Aseeda is a traditional Saudi Arabian comfort food, a warm and dense pudding-like dish made from flour, butter, and honey, often flavored with cardamom. It's typically served as a sweet ending to a meal or as a breakfast treat.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·2 hours

Chicken Mandi

A traditional Yemeni and Saudi Arabian dish of rice and meat (usually chicken or lamb) cooked in a tandoor or special pit. The chicken is infused with smoky flavors and served with fragrant rice.

Saudi Arabia·Easy·35 minutes

Fattoush Salad

A vibrant and refreshing Middle Eastern salad, Fattoush is a delightful mix of fresh vegetables, herbs, and crispy toasted pita bread, all tossed in a tangy sumac-lemon dressing. It's a classic mezze dish perfect as a side or a light meal.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·2 hours

Gursan with Lamb and Vegetables

Gursan is a traditional Saudi Arabian dish featuring layers of dried, paper-thin bread (gursan) soaked in a rich broth with tender lamb and a medley of vegetables. It's a hearty and nourishing meal, often enjoyed communally.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours 30 minutes

Harees Dajaj

A hearty and comforting porridge-like dish made from cracked wheat and shredded chicken, slow-cooked to a creamy consistency and often flavored with cardamom and ghee.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·3 hours 20 minutes

Harees Dajaj

A comforting and hearty porridge made from cracked wheat and chicken, slow-cooked to a creamy consistency, often seasoned with cardamom and ghee. This Jeddah-style variation emphasizes a rich chicken flavor and a smooth texture.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·2 hours 50 minutes

Jareesh Lahm

Jareesh Lahm is a traditional Saudi Arabian dish made from cracked or crushed wheat (jareesh) slow-cooked with lamb or chicken until it forms a creamy, porridge-like stew. It's known for its comforting texture and is often seasoned with aromatic spices and sometimes za'atar, offering a nutritious and flavorful meal.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·35-40 minutes

Jeddah Style Grilled Fish

A popular coastal dish from Jeddah, this features whole fish marinated in a vibrant blend of spices, herbs, and citrus, then grilled to perfection. It's known for its smoky char and zesty, aromatic flavor profile.

Saudi Arabia·Hard·3 hours 30 minutes

Jeddah Style Lamb Mandi

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish featuring slow-cooked lamb infused with aromatic spices, often prepared in a traditional tandoor or oven for a smoky finish. This Jeddah variation emphasizes a rich, layered spice profile.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Jeddah Style Lamb Mutabbaq

A savory stuffed flatbread, popular in Jeddah, featuring a flavorful filling of minced lamb, onions, and spices encased in a thin, crispy dough. It's often served as a hearty snack or light meal.

Saudi Arabia·Easy·45 minutes

Jeddah Style Shrimp Masala

A rich and aromatic shrimp curry with a creamy tomato-based sauce, infused with a blend of Saudi spices. This dish is a popular seafood preparation in the coastal city of Jeddah.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·50 minutes

Jeddah Style Shrimp Sambousek

Crispy, savory fried pastries filled with a spiced shrimp mixture, a popular Ramadan iftar item and appetizer, particularly in the coastal city of Jeddah.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·1 hour 45 minutes

Kabsa

Saudi Arabia's national dish - a fragrant and flavorful rice dish typically made with chicken or lamb, infused with aromatic baharat spices, tomatoes, and dried limes.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·1 hour

Khamis Mushait Chicken Mgalgal

A flavorful and aromatic chicken dish originating from the Khamis Mushait region, known for its tender chicken pieces sautéed with a vibrant blend of spices, tomatoes, and onions.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Khamis Mushait Mgalgal Lahm

A flavorful and tender lamb dish originating from the Khamis Mushait region, known for its unique spice blend and slow-cooking method. 'Mgalgal' refers to the small, diced pieces of lamb that are cooked until tender.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·45 minutes

Kleija

Kleija are traditional Saudi pastries, particularly popular in the Najd region. These spiced date cookies feature a rich dough made from wheat flour, sugar, milk, and ghee, filled with a sweet and savory mixture of dates, black lemon, sesame seeds, and warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Kofta bil Lahm

Kofta bil Lahm is a savory dish of spiced minced lamb or beef meatballs, often simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. It's a comforting and flavorful dish, popular across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East, often served with rice or bread.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Kofta bil Tahini

Kofta bil Tahini is a comforting and flavorful Saudi Arabian dish featuring seasoned meatballs or patties baked with potatoes in a creamy tahini sauce. It's a hearty meal that showcases the rich flavors of the region.

Saudi Arabia·Hard·3 hours

Lamb Fahsa

Fahsa is a hearty and flavorful Yemeni lamb stew, often served bubbling hot in a traditional stone pot. It's characterized by its rich broth, tender lamb, and the unique whipped fenugreek condiment (hilbeh).

Saudi Arabia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Lamb Mutabbaq

A savory, pan-fried flatbread stuffed with a spiced mixture of minced lamb, onions, and herbs. It's a popular street food and snack across Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·40 minutes

Luqaimat

Luqaimat are small, deep-fried dumplings that are crispy on the outside and soft and airy on the inside. They are typically drizzled with date syrup or a sweet sugar syrup and are a popular dessert, especially during Ramadan.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Madrouba

Madrouba is a traditional Arabian Gulf dish, often described as a mashed rice and chicken porridge. It's known for its comforting texture and aromatic spices, making it a hearty and flavorful meal.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·2 hours

Mandi Dajaj Mahshiya

A flavorful Saudi Arabian dish featuring a whole chicken stuffed with spiced rice and herbs, then slow-cooked to perfection, often in a traditional tandoor or oven.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Mandi Dajaj Meknes Style

A fragrant and flavorful chicken dish inspired by Meknes, Morocco, but adapted with Saudi Arabian spices and cooking techniques. This Mandi features tender, slow-cooked chicken infused with aromatic spices, served over saffron-infused rice.

Saudi Arabia·Hard·3 hours 30 minutes

Mandi Lahm Hijazi

A fragrant and flavorful lamb dish from the Hijaz region of Saudi Arabia, characterized by its slow-cooked lamb seasoned with a unique blend of spices and often served with rice.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Mandi Lahm Madghout

A fragrant and tender lamb dish cooked under pressure, resulting in incredibly moist meat infused with aromatic spices. Madghout is a variation of Mandi that uses a pressure cooker for a quicker cooking time and intensified flavors.

Saudi Arabia·Hard·3 hours 45 minutes - 4 hours 45 minutes

Mandi Lahm Mahshiya

A rich and flavorful Saudi Arabian dish featuring slow-cooked lamb stuffed with aromatic rice, herbs, and spices, then traditionally cooked in a tandoor or underground oven.

Saudi Arabia·Hard·3.5-4.5 hours

Mandi Lamb Al-Madinah Style

A fragrant and tender lamb dish from the holy city of Madinah, characterized by its slow-cooking method and aromatic spices, often cooked in a tandoor-like oven.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·2 hours

Mandi Mafrouk

A flavorful rice dish where tender chicken is slow-cooked with aromatic spices and then baked until crispy, served over a fragrant basmati rice infused with saffron and rose water.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·2 hours 45 minutes

Matazeez with Lamb

Matazeez is a hearty and rustic Saudi Arabian dish featuring hand-torn dough dumplings simmered in a rich, spiced lamb and vegetable stew. It's a comforting and flavorful meal, often prepared for family gatherings.

Saudi Arabia·Hard·3 hours 45 minutes

Mathlotha

A celebratory dish from Saudi Arabia, Mathlotha is a layered masterpiece featuring jareesh (cracked wheat porridge), qursan (thin flatbread), and seasoned rice, all topped with tender chunks of meat. It embodies Saudi hospitality and is often served at special occasions.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Mutabbaq Dajaj Halabi

A savory and crispy stuffed flatbread originating from Aleppo, popular in Saudi Arabia, filled with seasoned chicken, onions, and spices.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·50 minutes

Mutabbaq Dajaj Khudar

A savory stuffed flatbread featuring a flavorful filling of spiced chicken and mixed vegetables, encased in a thin, crispy dough. This popular street food is a delightful combination of textures and tastes.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Mutabbaq Lahm Khudar

A savory stuffed flatbread featuring a spiced ground lamb and vegetable filling, pan-fried to a golden crisp. This variation offers a heartier, vegetable-rich take on the classic Mutabbaq.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Mutabbaq Samak Jeddah Style

A popular coastal dish from Jeddah, this involves pan-fried fish layered with spiced rice and a flavorful tomato-based sauce, offering a delightful blend of textures and tastes.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·3 hours

Riyadh Style Lamb Mandi

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish cooked with tender lamb, infused with a unique blend of spices characteristic of Riyadh. The lamb is typically slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture, served over aromatic basmati rice.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·1 hour 45 minutes

Saleeg Dajaj

Saleeg Dajaj is a beloved Saudi Arabian dish originating from the Hejaz region, often described as a Middle Eastern risotto. It features tender, creamy rice cooked in whole milk and chicken broth, infused with subtle aromatic spices, and topped with succulent, oven-broiled chicken. This dish is a staple for special occasions and family gatherings.

Saudi Arabia·Easy·40-45 minutes

Samak Mashwi

Whole grilled fish, a staple in Saudi cuisine, particularly popular in Riyadh. This version features a flavorful marinade of spices, lemon, and herbs, grilled to perfection for a smoky and tender result.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·40 minutes

Samak Mashwi Jeddah

Grilled fish, a specialty of Jeddah, marinated in a zesty blend of lemon, garlic, and spices, then grilled to perfection, offering a smoky and fresh seafood experience.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·45 minutes

Samak Mashwi Jeddah Style

A popular Jeddah-style grilled fish dish, this recipe enhances the classic preparation with a vibrant blend of Saudi spices, creating a smoky, aromatic, and succulent seafood experience.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·50 minutes

Samak Mesharmal

Samak Mesharmal is a flavorful seafood dish originating from the coastal regions of Saudi Arabia, particularly along the Red Sea. It features fish marinated in a blend of traditional Saudi spices, lemon juice, and fresh herbs, then grilled or slow-cooked to perfection. The dish is often served with fragrant Saudi rice.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·35 minutes

Samak Mifa

Samak Mifa is a traditional Saudi dish from the southern coastal regions, particularly Asir and Jazan. It features fish marinated in local spices, garlic, and lemon juice, then grilled over an open flame, imparting a smoky flavor reminiscent of traditional Bedouin cooking.

Saudi Arabia·Easy·55 minutes

Shorbat Adas

Shorbat Adas is a beloved, hearty lentil soup that is a staple in Saudi Arabian cuisine, especially during cooler months and Ramadan. This comforting soup is made with red lentils, vegetables, and aromatic spices, often blended to a smooth consistency and served with a squeeze of lemon.

Saudi Arabia·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Thareed Lahm

Thareed Lahm is a hearty and traditional Saudi Arabian stew, often considered a national dish. It features tender lamb or chicken slow-cooked with a medley of vegetables in a rich, spiced broth. The stew is then poured over pieces of flatbread (traditionally regag bread), which soak up the flavorful liquid, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.

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