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AlUla (Saudi Arabia)
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Meat
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Nutritional Values
520kcal
30gProtein
70gCarbs
16gFat
3gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Saleeg
How to order / say it
Say it
سليق — [sah-LEEG]
Order
I'll have the Saleeg AlUla.
Locally
سأخذ سليق العلا.
Say locally
A creamy rice and chicken dish from AlUla.
Why try it?
Saleeg AlUla is the embodiment of home-cooked nourishment, cherished for its soothing qualities during family gatherings.
How it tastes
With a delicate savory flavor, the dish features tender chicken on creamy rice, infused with a hint of spices, offering a comforting aroma.
Origin & History — first documented: 1875
Saleeg became popular in AlUla during the late 1800s, influenced by regional cooking methods that focus on slow, meticulous preparation.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g short-grain rice
- 🥩 300 g chicken pieces
- 🥛 500 ml chicken broth
- 🥛 50 g unsalted butter
- 🧂 1 tsp black pepper
- 🧂 3 pieces clove
Method
- 1 Boil chicken with spices until tender.
- 2 Cook rice with chicken broth and butter.
- 3 Combine rice with cooked chicken.
- 4 Stir until creamy.
- 5 Garnish with black pepper.
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