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Saudi Arabian food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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Saudi Arabia is a vast Middle Eastern nation, home to about 35 million people who are relatively young – about 40% of citizens are under 25. Saudi Arabia’s climate is predominantly desert, with extremely hot, arid conditions, average summer temperatures regularly exceed 45°C (113°F) in the interior, coastal areas experience high humidity. Country faces significant water scarcity…

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The average Saudi Arabian daily plate size is

1647 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

PARSLEY

CILANTRO

MINT

THYME

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Spices

CUMIN

CORIANDER

BLACK PEPPER

CINNAMON

GREEN CARDAMOM

CLOVES

TURMERIC DRY

ALLSPICE

NIGELA SEED

BLACK LIME

SAFFRON

SUMAC

DRY CHILI

GINGER

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Aromatics

GARLIC

ONION

GINGER

CHILI PEPPERS

LEMON

LIME

ROSEWATER

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Condiments

CLARIFIED BUTTER

DATES

DATE SYRUP / SILAN

TAMARIND

SESAME SEEDS

HONEY

ALMONDS

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