Riyadh: The Culinary Arts Commission said today the second edition of “Our Culinary Legacy” initiative, which aims to preserve and share Saudi recipes to enrich the local cuisine and preserve the cultural heritage, will be held in July.
The commission aims to create a comprehensive database of digital or printed Saudi recipes.
Following the success of the first edition, which resulted in the publication of the award-winning book “Sufra, Saudi Feast”, which earned the Gourmand award in the “Best Hospitality” and “Best Arab Cuisine Cookbook” categories, the commission is now focusing on documenting more traditional Saudi recipes. The spotlight will be on seafood and vegetarian dishes, with recipes available in two new books: “Sufra: Seafood” and “Sufra: Vegetarian Cuisine”.
The choice of seafood dishes stems from Saudi Arabia’s coastal location, on the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, which teem with a variety of marine life. Coastal communities have developed unique culinary traditions using seafood. Through dryin
g, refrigerating, or other preservation methods, coastal flavors and cooking styles have spread throughout the Kingdom, leading to acknowledging the delightful Saudi seafood dishes.
At the same time, the commission acknowledges the Kingdom’s abundant indigenous plant-based dishes prepared in different regions and highlighting the bounty of local produce.
According to the Culinary Arts Commission, recipe submissions are accepted online until June 30, 2024, at: https://engage.moc.gov.sa/culinary
The winners will be announced on July 25, 2024.
“Our Culinary Legacy” initiative reaffirms the commission’s commitment to preserving and sharing recipes, customs, and traditional Saudi dishes. This culinary legacy is passed down to future generations through books, educational materials, and other means of communication, ensuring its enduring legacy.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
