Riyadh

Recipe: Arabian Cardamon Coffee - Qahwah

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:35:40 +0000

3 tablespoons un-roasted coffee 4 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoon pulverized cardamom seeds Place coffee in a heavy frying pan, then roast over high heat, stirring constantly until it just begins to...

Recipe: Nut Rolls - Nashab

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:33:42 +0000

These sweets have a history that goes back to the 9th century Baghdad when the city was the centre of the world. 1 1/4 cups raw cashew nuts 1 cup walnuts 1/2 cup blanched almonds 1 teaspoon ground...

Al Madina Al Munawarra

Anonymous — Fri, 31 Dec 2004 09:50:45 +0000

Basic Introduction: Madina Munawarra is the second holiest city of Islam after Makkah Sharif. It is in midst of a desert that is hot but not very humid. In fact, most of the Saudi Arab is desert. The...

Foods of the Arabian Gulf Countries

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:14:45 +0000

For untold centuries, the bedouins of the Arabian Peninsula have served in their desert tents, mansaf (roasted lamb with rice) to honoured guests. Along the eastern coast of that ancient land, the...

Recipe: Chickpea Kabab - Kabab Alnikhi

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:27:05 +0000

Makes some 36 patties Like numerous other dishes now common in the Arabian Gulf countries, this dish likely came from the Indian sub-continent. Wholesome and tasty, it can be served as an entrée, side...

Recipe: Shrimp and Rice - Rubyian

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:28:40 +0000

Serves from 6 to 8 Easy to prepare as the main course for special dinners, this dish ( Rubyian ) and Makbous Samak are very tasty, especially for those who are looking for different fish menus. 8...

Recipe: Eggplant Purée - Dukous Badhinjan

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:18:23 +0000

Serves 8 to 10 For all strata of society in the Arab countries, eggplants are a favoured vegetable. This dish is prepared almost the same in the Eastern Arab countries - with more spices in the Gulf...

Recipe: Lentils, Rice and Fish - Makbous Samak

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:30:16 +0000

Serves from 8 to 10 6 tablespoons butter 2 cups rice, rinsed 1/2 cup lentils, soaked overnight in 5 1/2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon ginger l/8 teaspoon cayenne 2 1/2...

Recipe: Coconut Rolled Dates - Stuffed

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:32:25 +0000

1 pound soft-whole dried dates, pitted 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 3/4 cup half and half cream 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon orange blossom water 4 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup shredded coconut, spread...

Recipe: Cucumber Salad - Salatat Khiyar

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:22:54 +0000

Serves 6 to 8 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 medium sweet pepper, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ginger 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups yogurt 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped Heat...

Recipe: Chickpea and Tomato Soup - Shawrbat Alnikhi

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:24:58 +0000

Serves 8 to 10 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained 8 cups water 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons finely chopped freshcoriander leaves 2 medium onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic crushed 2...

Recipe: Baked Tomatoes - Al-Dukous

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 14:21:08 +0000

Serves 6 to 8 4 large tomatoes, about 2 pounds, sliced about 1/4 inch thick 4 tablespoons olive oil 6 cloves garlic, crushed 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1...