TRADITIONAL DISHES ENHANCE AL-BAHA REGION'S CULINARY APPEAL

Saudi Gazette report

BAHA — Al Baha region in southwestern Saudi Arabia has become famous for its unique culinary heritage. With its traditional dishes, distinctive flavors and health benefits, it attracts visitors from all over the world.

The region's cuisine is a testament to the preservation of culinary traditions, especially in the presence of delicious and aromatic dishes resulting from ancient recipes and cooking methods passed down through generations.

Among these dishes are Daghabees (dough disks cooked in meat or chicken broth with a rich blend of aromatic spices), Fattah (layers of small pieces of bread mixed with dates, milk or honey, and ghee), Marqouq (thinly rolled dough disks slowly cooked in a stew of meat and various vegetables and spices like potatoes, zucchini, pumpkin, cumin, and coriander), and Areeka (cooked dough served in a dish decorated with dates and with ghee and honey in the middle).

Despite the availability of modern food options, these traditional dishes are still very popular, even among the younger generation. Residents of Al Baha are proud to display these dishes at various gatherings and festivals held in the region.

The region is also characterized by its abundance of seasonal fruits, including apricots, peaches, grapes, figs, bananas and pears, enhancing Al Bahah’s culinary appeal, making it a must-visit destination for food lovers.