Saudi Traditional Cuisine

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  1. Vegatable Soup
  2. Chicken Soup

Main dish

  1. Kabsa with Meat
  2. Zirbeyan Rice
  3. Spaghetti with Yogurt
  4. Stuffed Turkey
  5. Cracked Wheat

Salads

  1. Onion and Tomato Salad
  2. Chopped Herb Salad

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  1. Saudi Style Samosas
  2. Sweet Dumplings
  3. Coconut Dates

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  1. Saudi Coffee
  2. Saudi Tea

Glossary

Cracked Wheat with Yogurt
Gereesh Bel Laban

From the Arab Kitchen


Preparation time: 4hours

Number of servings: 8-10 persons

INGREDIENTS
  • 4 cups yogurt
  • 4 cups cracked wheat
  • 1/2 lb. shortening
  • 4 chili peppers (red)
  • 2 tbs. ground cumin
  • 3 tbs. butter salt to taste


INSTRUCTIONS
Cut the onion into small pieces and place it in bowl leave on fire until red. Add chicken after dicing into small portions. Add water and bullion. Let simmer10minutes or until taste. Take broth and add carrots after peeling. Cook until boiling. Add flour and butter and let simmer for 5 minutes serve on small plate with chicken. 
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