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Saudi Arabia

Warm-spiced rice and meat — that's kabsa.

BaharatCardamomCuminCorianderSaffronCloveCinnamon

We're all only a spice or two apart

Cut from the same root

Did you know? Saudi Arabia and Qatar both lean on Baharat, Cardamom, Cumin, Coriander, Saffron, Cinnamon — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

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These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Kabsa

MainChicken

Key ingredients

  • Chicken
  • basmati
  • tomato
  • dried lime
  • Baharat
  • Cardamom
  • Cumin
  • Saffron
  • Cinnamon

Technique overview

  1. Brown chicken with baharat
  2. cook rice in spiced stock
  3. combine.

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Lamb Mandi

MainLamb

Key ingredients

  • Lamb
  • rice
  • saffron
  • Baharat
  • Cardamom
  • Saffron
  • Clove

Technique overview

  1. Slow-roast spiced lamb
  2. cook rice in drippings with saffron.

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Jareesh

SideWheat

Key ingredients

  • Cracked wheat
  • chicken
  • onion
  • Baharat
  • Cumin
  • Cinnamon

Technique overview

  1. Simmer cracked wheat with chicken and spices until creamy.

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Saudi Arabia — good to know

What spices are used in Saudi Arabia cooking?

Saudi Arabia cooking leans on Baharat, Cardamom, Cumin, Coriander, Saffron, Clove, Cinnamon.

What’s an easy Saudi Arabia recipe to make at home?

Try Kabsa — it calls for Baharat, Cardamom, Cumin, Saffron, Cinnamon. Brown chicken with baharat; cook rice in spiced stock; combine.

What should I cook for a Saudi Arabia watch party?

Make Kabsa and Lamb Mandi — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.