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What are the specialties of Saudi Arabia

1. Kapsa

This is a simple traditional dish made of chicken and rice that will give you the ultimate pleasure and fulfillment in one bite. Spiced with saffron, cinnamon, black lime, cardamom, nutmeg and bay leaf, the chicken is succulent and the rice is full of flavor, a must-try when in Saudi Arabia.

2. Mutabaka

The word means "folded" because the food is a folded pancake. In Jeddah, you can buy these pancakes filled with vegetables from street vendors for a midday snack, or you can make them at home by following the recipe, which is very crispy and delicious.

3. Marmole

This is a dessert that is just big enough for one bite. The word "marmalade" means "filling" in Arabic, which means it's sure to be filled with all kinds of goodies. Marmole is a small, short loaf of bread filled with pistachios, dates or other sweets. Traditionally, Saudi Arabians eat similar sweets with their coffee or mint tea, taking a sip of tea and a bite of dessert for comfort.

4, Falafel

This is a kind of food made from chickpeas, which can be seen almost every day in Middle Eastern countries, especially Saudi Arabia, and can be made into soups, side dishes, and snacks like refried beans to eat, which are also very tasty.

5, Laban

It is a kind of yogurt drink, with cucumber slices, some people will also add some seasoning like chili powder class to mention fresh, especially in the hot weather to eat more suitable.