New fleet of 76 public transport buses starts operation in Jeddah on Tuesday Environmentally friendly electric buses introduced for first time    Foreign investors are allowed to engage in real estate business outside Makkah and Madinah Commercial speculation should not be the purpose of real estate transaction    EU preparing 'further countermeasures' to protect its interest, von der Leyen says    Saudi Arabia urges stronger global action to protect children in cyberspace at UN    Musk's X is suing India, as Tesla and Starlink plan entry    Tesla sales plunge after backlash against Elon Musk    Saudi Arabia posts SR49.8 billion travel surplus in 2024 as visitor spending hits SR153.6 billion    911 emergency centers handle over 2.8 million calls in March    Israel announces expansion of military operation in Gaza to seize 'large areas' of land    US cancels visa of Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias    Danish prime minister refutes US claim on Greenland on visit to the Arctic territory    Aubameyang fires Al Qadsiah into King's Cup final with stoppage-time winner over Al Raed    Cristiano Ronaldo joins Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves    Saudi Arabia welcomes trilateral border treaty between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan    Swedish table tennis legend Jörgen Persson appointed head coach of Saudi national team    Danilo Pereira fires Al Ittihad into King's Cup final with dramatic stoppage-time double    Screen time in bed linked to insomnia, study finds    Mexico bans junk food in schools to fight childhood obesity epidemic    Sweet sales surge ahead of Eid as Saudi chocolate imports top 123 million kg in 2024    Saudi creatives shine at Jeddah's Fawanees Nights with art, fashion, and storytelling    Bollywood actress vindicated over boyfriend's death after media hounding    Grand Mufti rules against posting prayers and preaching in mosques on social media    King Salman prays for peace and stability for Palestinians in Ramadan message King reaffirms Saudi Arabia's commitment to serving the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims    Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan 'out of danger' after attack at home in Mumbai    Exotic Taif Roses Simulation Performed at Taif Rose Festival    Asian shares mixed Tuesday    Weather Forecast for Tuesday    Saudi Tourism Authority Participates in Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai    Minister of Industry Announces 50 Investment Opportunities Worth over SAR 96 Billion in Machinery, Equipment Sector    HRH Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Crown Prince of Kuwait on Death of Sheikh Fawaz Salman Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Malek Al-Sabah    HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Santiago Peña on Winning Presidential Election in Paraguay    SDAIA Launches 1st Phase of 'Elevate Program' to Train 1,000 Women on Data, AI    41 Saudi Citizens and 171 Others from Brotherly and Friendly Countries Arrive in Saudi Arabia from Sudan    Saudi Arabia Hosts 1st Meeting of Arab Authorities Controlling Medicines    General Directorate of Narcotics Control Foils Attempt to Smuggle over 5 Million Amphetamine Pills    NAVI Javelins Crowned as Champions of Women's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Competitions    Saudi Karate Team Wins Four Medals in World Youth League Championship    Third Edition of FIFA Forward Program Kicks off in Riyadh    Evacuated from Sudan, 187 Nationals from Several Countries Arrive in Jeddah    SPA Documents Thajjud Prayer at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah    SFDA Recommends to Test Blood Sugar at Home Two or Three Hours after Meals    SFDA Offers Various Recommendations for Safe Food Frying    SFDA Provides Five Tips for Using Home Blood Pressure Monitor    SFDA: Instant Soup Contains Large Amounts of Salt    Mawani: New shipping service to connect Jubail Commercial Port to 11 global ports    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Delivers Speech to Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims around the World    Sheikh Al-Issa in Arafah's Sermon: Allaah Blessed You by Making It Easy for You to Carry out This Obligation. Thus, Ensure Following the Guidance of Your Prophet    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques addresses citizens and all Muslims on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



13 elements of Saudi cuisine added to Slow Food catalog
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 30 - 09 - 2022

JEDDAH — The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission has added 13 elements of Saudi cuisine to Slow Food's Ark of Taste catalog of traditional foods facing extinction.
The Commission last week presented these foods at the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto event held in Turin, Italy.
This will help to preserve the culinary heritage of Saudi Arabia and champion foods facing extinction and encourage their preservation.
Nutrients in Saudi Arabia registered in the Slow Food list of nutrients in danger of extinction are Saudi Khawlani coffee, Al-caddy, Al-kabath, Mountain Sidr honey, AI-Ahsa rice, Al Qasab, Red camels, Al Hilya Dates, Samh seeds, truffle, Almogmi dates, Al-bor AL-Najrani, and Yusr tree.
Saudi Khawlani coffee is grown in the mountains of Jazan and is distinguished by being one of the types of coffee that can only be grown in certain conditions.
Al-caddy is one of the historical perennial trees in the ancient archaeological village of Thee Ain in Al-Makhwah Governorate, from which herbs and aromatic spices such as oil and water are extracted.
Al-kabath: Known as the fruit of the Prophet it is historically found in the north and south of the Makkah region. Its plant grows in the wild. As it does not grow on farms, its quantity very limited.
Mountain Sidr honey is extracted from the Sidr tree that grows in the valleys of the Sarawat Mountains and lives for a long period of up to 100 years.
AI-Ahsa rice is considered one of the most expensive types of rice. There are ancient traditions during its cultivation. It requires a lot of care and irrigation. This variety of rice is famous for its tolerance to high temperatures.
Al Qasab salt is mainly found in the city of AI-Qasab in the Riyadh region. Its extraction is based on traditional methods of digging pools of water and evaporating it to obtain salt.
Hail region is famous for red camels, and it is known as "Hamrat Al Majaheem" due to its high price compared to the rest of the camels in the Kingdom. It is served to only important guests and on happy occasions.
Al Hilya dates, considered one of the rare varieties, are harvested from palm trees in Madinah. Its growth is a sign of the beginning of the dates season, and it is distinguished by increasing size over time.
Samh seeds are extracted from the Samha plant, which is distinguished by the strength of its peel, which helps it to preserve seeds for decades. And its rarity lies in its cultivation confined to Wadi Al-Sarhan and its environs in the Al-Bastah region in Al-Jawf.
Truffle is known locally as "AI-Faqa'a", and its size varies according to the amount of rain. It is found in the northern region of the Kingdom and a number of other regions.
Almogmi dates are a traditional product, which Al-Qassim region is famous for. It is made of dates, date molasses, and sesame seeds. It is distinguished by the ability to preserve it for months and years.
Al-bor Al-Najrani is used as a major ingredient in many popular dishes such as Al-Wafd, Al-Mardouqa, Raqsh and Al-Qurs.
Yusr tree or Moringa tree is known for its presence in Tabuk and a number of other regions, and it is considered one of the valuable trees for extracting oil similar to olive oil from its seeds.


Clic here to read the story from its source.