Saudi Arabia has some delectable dishes that are a perfect meal for iftar. Here are some to try during the holy month.
Jalamah
Jalamah is a lamb dish popular in Saudi Arabia’s Asir province. It consists of pieces of meat cooked with onions and a blend of herbs and spices including coriander, black pepper, cardamom and cinnamon.
Saleeg
Some people say this white-rice dish, cooked in broth and milk, resembles Italian risotto. Popular in the Hijaz region, it can be made with chicken or meat.
Tharid
Third is a filling dish that consists of lamb and vegetables. It is served over thin, cracker-like bread.
Matazeez
Matazeez is a dish that comprises flat dumplings cooked in a stew of vegetables, tomatoes, spices and meat. The dumpling dough is made from water, whole-wheat flour, oil and salt. It is cut into flattened circles.
Qursan
Commonly served as an entrée dish, qursan is made up of thin layers of fresh bread smothered in a tomato-based vegetable thick sauce and topped with fresh onions.
Jareesh
This is a dish that uses jreesh, which is ground wheat cooked with rice, chopped and fried onions, vegetables and chicken.
