Unseen Arabic Village Sofra in Saudi Arabia- FULL DAY of Eating Saudi Food in Riyadh

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious, and canned beans are often less expensive.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without added calories, while dried herbs are cost-effective.

Arrive at a traditional Saudi restaurant called Colage.

Start with Saudi coffee and dates as a welcome drink.

Observe the traditional coffee preparation method using a coffee corner called mashab.

Learn about the cultural significance of serving coffee with the right hand and the tradition of shaking the cup to signal when finished.

Roast coffee beans to desired color and grind them for brewing.

Prepare jerish by cooking it in milk with butter and onion.

Serve Arabic bread fresh and hot.

Order a variety of Saudi dishes including capsa, sambusa, and jerish.

Enjoy the meal with tahini sauce and salad.

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