It is quite common to see many customers (both young and old), flocking to Yemeni restaurants, especially for breakfast meal in Saudi Arabia. Breakfast cooked in traditional yemeni style is well known for its health benefits and nutrients rich nature. I have so far tasted and enjoyed the following popular yemeni dishes in the restaurants located in my community:
- Yemeni Shakshouka
Description: This is a popular scrambled egg and tomato dish with green chilli added to make it spicy. This is usually served with yemeni roti which is cooked in a tandoor. The ingredients for this dish is quite simple, it requires only Eggs, Tomatoes, Onions, Chilli, and spices.
Calories in One serving (276 grams):
240 Calories
Protein: 11.5 grams
Dietry Fiber: 4 grams
Total fat: 17 grams (saturated fat: 6 grams)
Potassium: 470 mg
2. Yemeni Kibdah (Lamb Liver)
Description: This delicious dish is made of lamb liver cooked along with onion, bell pepper and tomatoes. This is usually served with the traditional Yemeni Roti.
Calories in One serving (227 grams):
331 Calories
Protein: 36grams
Fat: 16 grams
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Cholesterol: 490mg (High value)
- Yemeni Ful
Description: This is a healthy, inexpensive dish which is very common in my community. This is made with mashed beans cooked with onion, tomatoes and topped with olive oil and hot sauce. Hot sauce is also known as “Shatta” in local language. This delicious dish is usually served with the traditional Yemeni Roti.
Calories in One serving (272 grams):
257 Calories
Protein: 16grams
Fat: 7.5 grams
Carbohydrates: 35 grams
Iron: 19% Daily value
Potassium: 682mg
Dietary Fiber: 10 grams
- Masoub-Dessert:
This is a popular dessert in my community which is prepared by adding mashed bananas with crushed ground flat bread, with honey, whipped cream and dry fruits added as toppings.
