Saleeg
Saleeg
Dish
Saleeg (Arabic: سَلِيق, romanized: Salīg, Hejazi Arabic pronunciation: [saˈliːg]) is a white-rice dish, cooked with broth (chicken or other meat) and milk. It originates in Hejaz region in the west of Saudi Arabia, where it is commonly regarded as a national dish of the region. The dish is very popular in the city of Taif. Saleeg originated in the Hijaz region but is now popular all over the Arab world.[1] Some people say that it tastes like the Italian risotto.[2] It is usually eaten during traditional celebrations such as Shabana. A traditional large plate called tabasi is regularly used for serving Saleeg, and the roasted meat is usually on top of the rice.[3] Saleeg is generally accompanied by a Daggus salad, a spicy tomato sauce, and decorated with ghee.[3]