Explore Guides
Local food map
Al Riffa (Bahrain)
Hotels in area
Dessert
Vegetarian
Food Flavour DNA
Nutritional Values
450kcal
9gProtein
78gCarbs
15gFat
2gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥜 Nuts
Khabees
How to order / say it
Say it
خبيس — [kha-bees]
Order
I'd like some Khabees, please.
Locally
أود بعض الخبیس، من فضلك.
Say locally
Traditional sweet dish made with semolina.
Why try it?
Khabees is a festive dessert in Al Riffa, enjoyed during special occasions and gatherings. It symbolizes hospitality and the sweet side of Bahraini culture.
How it tastes
The semolina offers a grainy texture, blended with sweet cardamom and nuts, providing warmth and richness. It's often enjoyed with coffee.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Khabees has origins tracing back to Bedouin times, solidified as a dessert of choice in Al Riffa since the early 20th century. Its simplicity and flavor marry well with traditional Arab tastes.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g semolina
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🧂 1 tsp cardamom
- 🧂 2 tbsp rose water
- 🥜 50 g almonds
- 🥛 3 tbsp ghee
Method
- 1 Toast semolina in ghee until golden.
- 2 Mix with sugar, cardamom, and rose water.
- 3 Garnish with almonds before serving.
