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AlUla (Saudi Arabia)
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Nutritional Values
460kcal
10gProtein
78gCarbs
15gFat
2gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Maqshoush
How to order / say it
Say it
المقشوش — [mak-shoosh]
Order
I'd like some Maqshoush, please.
Locally
أريد بعض المقشوش ، من فضلك.
Say locally
A sweet bread pudding with honey.
Why try it?
Maqshoush is a delightful introduction to AlUla's sweet celebratory dishes, often prepared during special occasions and family gatherings.
How it tastes
The dessert is sweet and buttery with a light crunch from the bread, enriched by aromatic honey and a touch of spice.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
This dish evolved in AlUla in the 1950s as a way to utilize leftover bread, becoming a beloved treat during festive events.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 100 g bread pieces
- 🥛 200 ml milk
- 🍯 100 g honey
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
- 🧂 1/2 tsp cardamom
Method
- 1 Tear bread into a baking dish.
- 2 Warm milk with butter and spices.
- 3 Pour milk mixture over bread.
- 4 Drizzle generously with honey.
- 5 Bake until golden and set.
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