Riyadh – 
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‘Jareesh’ and ‘Maqshush’ were chosen by The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission as the national dish and the national dessert of Saudi Arabia.
The Commission has announced the ‘National & Regional Dishes Narratives’ initiative – that seeks to identify and celebrate iconic local dishes in Saudi culture across various regions in the Kingdom.
The initiative will also include a study of the dishes that best represent each region of the kingdom to be selected and announced later this year.
The two dishes are intrinsic to Saudi households and exemplify the originality and uniqueness of Saudi cuisine.
The initiative is a part of the collective effort of the Culinary Arts Commission and the Saudi Ministry of Culture to shine a light on the Kingdom’s cultural gems for local and international audiences.
The selection of Jareesh as the National dish reflects its beloved place in Saudi society, and its popularity throughout the Kingdom since ancient times.
Maqshush is another dish widely known across parts of the Kingdom. The dish comprises of small loaves of wheat flour, before ghee is added with honey, molasses, or sugar.–SPA
