Warm and delicious Saudi recipes that can be eaten in winter

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2024/11/06

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Arab Weather - Saudi regions are famous for their energy-rich winter dishes that help warm the body, as each dish features unique ingredients that suit the traditions of each region. Here are the ten most famous winter dishes in the Kingdom.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Warm and delicious Saudi recipes that can be eaten in winter</h2><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Porridge - Eastern Region</strong></h3></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Asida is one of the most popular winter dishes in the Eastern Province. Dates are its main ingredient, along with whole wheat flour and country butter, giving it a warm and nutritious taste.</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Al-Sulaiq - Western Region</strong></h3></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> One of the main dishes in the Western Region, “Salig” is a dish based on Egyptian rice with milk and ghee, and is usually served to guests as a warm and generous meal.</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Al Areika - Southern Regions</strong></h3></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Areika is a type of popular dessert in the southern regions. It consists of flour, country butter, and date water. It is served hot and rich in vitamins, making it ideal for winter and served with Arabic coffee. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2020/Warm%20and%20delicious%20Saudi%20recipes%20that%20can%20be%20eaten%20in%20winter.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>To Tamaj (Al Matariya) - Northern Regions</strong></h3></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> &quot;Latamag&quot;, also known as &quot;Matariya&quot;, is a traditional winter dish in the northern regions. It consists of truffles with chickpeas, beans, and jareesh. These ingredients are soaked in water for a whole day before cooking until they completely dissolve and become a warm and nutritious dish.</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Al Hanini - Central Region</strong></h3></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Hanini is a favorite dish in the central region. It is prepared by heating dates and mixing them with barley groats, adding butter and black pepper. This traditional dish is served hot with ghee.</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Al-Mashghoutha (Al-Raghidah) - Southern Regions</strong></h3></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The southern regions are famous for “Mashghoutha” or “Raghida”, a meal that combines whole wheat flour and milk, and is usually served with honey, ghee and dates, making it an ideal choice in cold weather.</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Chestnut (Abu Furwa) - Various Regions</strong></h3></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Chestnuts or Abu Furwa are a popular winter fruit that is often eaten grilled or boiled. They are a distinct source of energy and are widespread in all regions of the Kingdom.</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Al Qashd - Central Region</strong></h3></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Qishd is a favourite dessert in the central region. It is made of whole wheat flour with butter, mashed dates, biscuits and ghee to create a warm and energy-rich dessert.</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Al Harees - Eastern Province</strong></h3></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Harees is a popular dish in the Eastern Province. It is made from whole wheat flour mixed with water and meat, and is served hot with country butter on top, making it ideal for winter.</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Al-Mutazziz - Central Region</strong></h3></li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> &quot;Matazeez&quot; is a famous dish in the central region, where it depends on fresh dough that is cooked with vegetable broth, to become a filling dish suitable for cold weather.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Each of these dishes reflects a special heritage character, and provides energy and warmth to its visitors in the winter.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> See also:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/ar/content/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%88%... 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This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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