Hanini
While the ingredients in this traditional dessert dish might be simple , the result of combining roasted brown flour , butter , dates and spices — and finishing the mix with honey and more melted butter — is a fabulously tasty one .
Shakshuka
One of the country ’ s most popular breakfast dishes , Shakshuka serves as a savory start to your day . Eggs are poached in a tomato-based sauce , with onions , olive oil , paprika and cumin swimming all in between .
Qahwa
This heady , aromatic drink made from finely ground Arabica coffee beans and infused with cardamom is a source of huge national pride ; enter a Saudi household and you ’ ll undoubtedly be offered qahwa as a sign of generosity and hospitality .
Murtabak
These “ Saudi pancakes ” are all about the filling . Savory options include egg , cheese , curry and various herbs , while sweet possibilities might contain crushed peanuts , chocolate or fruit . The filled mixture is enclosed in a thin layer of dough or batter , then panfried until it ’ s crispy and golden brown and served with various sauces .
VISIT THE SAUDI TOURISM AUTHORITY PAGE IN AGENT UNIVERSE TO LEARN MORE .
Qahwa
Coffee and Dates