What is Al-Qishd?
Al-Qishd is a traditional dessert in Saudi Arabia. It is made of Millet, Wheat Or Barley flour. Most of the country is aware and adores this sweet.
They are primarily made with flour and dates. And they are mixed up together to create a yummy dessert. It also sometimes has added in things like cream, cardamom, or nuts to make it a bit tastier.
There is more than one method to prepare Al-Qishd. Some people knead the flour with ghee or butter to form a stiffer dough. Instead, they eat it with cream or cardamom. Others even cook it over an open fire, which makes it denser. That comes with a side of almonds and walnuts.
Other Names and Forms
Al-Qishd is also named al-Abeet in other places. It can be soft, it can be hard, if you want it to be. Some of it cooks over a fire, some of it does not. It is Al-Qishd in all of Saudi Arabia; you can find it everywhere, in Riyadh, Qaseem and Makkah.
Similar Dishes
Al-Qishd is a type of Saudi Arabian dish like other traditional Saudi Arabian sweets and desserts. One such is called Sheeatha. It’s also sweetened with dates and is very popular in some regions. Klija is another example and is a sweet that is prepared using dates and other foods.
Various parts of Saudi Arabia are known for certain things. Qassim Province also hosts the world’s largest date palm farm. They create all kinds of sweets from dates, such as Al-Qishd and Klija.
Types of Al-Qishd
This is how you can make:
- With millet flour or wheat flour
- With barley
- With ghee or butter
- With cream or cardamom
- With almonds or walnuts
Conclusion:
It is a delicious Saudi traditional dessert. It’s a sort of flour and dates cake, and there are countless recipes for it. You will come across it in many regions of the country, and it is as with other traditional Saudi foods. then next time that you are in Saudi Arabia – make a dish.
