5 Delicious Typical Saudi Arabian Street Foods, All Unique!
Saudi Arabia is known as the country’s largest oil producing kingdom. No wonder this country is one of the richest countries in the world.
Not only that, this country is famous for its various foods filled with processed meat. Not much different from other countries, Saudi Arabian street food is delicious and easily accepted by the public, including Indonesia.
Are you curious about the most popular street food in Saudi Arabia? Here are delicious street food from Saudi Arabia that you must taste.
1. Shawarmas
According to kebab houseli, shawarma is a typical Middle Eastern street food that is used as breakfast and dinner. In Saudi Arabia, shawarma vendors seem to know no time, from morning to noon, but some are there until noon to night.
The specialty of shawarma vendors is always fresh cuts. Usually, this snack is a help food for young people who need delicious fast food, but at affordable prices.
2. Falafel
As an Indonesian, I really understand that if I don’t eat fried food for a day, I’m sure something is missing. If you’re in Saudi Arabia and want crispy and delicious fried food, you can easily find falafel.
Falafel is a kind of fried food made with ground fala beans and chickpeas. Usually, salad and hot sauce are also provided as a companion. It’s not legal to go to Saudi Arabia if you haven’t tried falafel, you know.
3. Mutabak
Mutabak, mutabaq, or murtabak, is a street food which is quite popular in Saudi Arabia. Many people believe that this dish originated in Yemen and became a favorite appetizer for the royal family.
Similar to martabak in Indonesia, mutabak is made of thin pastry filled with minced meat, tomatoes, jalapenos, eggs, parsley, onions and pepper. Almost all over the country there are always mutabak vendors. You don’t need to worry about having trouble finding this one snack.
4. Malabari parathas
Malabari paratha is actually a food from South India that was brought by nomads to Saudi Arabia. Now, this food is one of the most popular snacks in Saudi Arabia. In Indonesia, this snack is called rolled bread.
Malabari paratha consists of cakes that are flat in shape because they are made by turning them thin, folding them, then frying them until they are browned. Generally, malabari paratha is enjoyed with a thick and spicy curry sauce.
5. Kulfi
Still a Saudi Arabian street food that originally came from India, the name is kulfi. Kulfi is ice cream that is sold on the side of the road with a distinctive taste and cheap prices. Even though the texture is heavier than other ice cream, it still quenches thirst.
Kulfi itself is made from condensed liquid milk, which is then made into khoa and topped with chopped nuts, such as pistachios and almonds. However, now there is also an innovation in kulfi which is mixed with various fruits, you know.