[encoded data, 138660 characters]" data-filename="62494179e8cd5e74c234fed1a0cfa196.webp" style="width: 641px;"></p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><br></p><h3 style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: roboto, sans-serif; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: inherit; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(9, 65, 93);"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit;">5. Ruz Al Bukhari: A fragrant Pilaf Dish</span></h3><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"> </p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;">Ruz Al Bukhari is a fragrant rice dish that is a testament to the influence of the historic spice trade on Saudi Arabian cuisine. This dish is a blend of the exotic and the familiar, taking simple ingredients and elevating them with the use of aromatic spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.</p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"> </p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;">The rice is cooked to perfection, each grain separate and infused with the heady aroma of the spices. It is often paired with roasted chicken or lamb, which complements the rice's flavors beautifully. The dish is also garnished with fried onions, raisins, and almonds, which add a delightful texture and sweetness to the pilaf.</p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"> </p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;">Ruz Al Bukhari is more than just a dish; it is a celebration of the rich history of Saudi Arabia and its connections to the wider world. It is a dish that is steeped in culture and tradition, and one that is sure to enchant anyone who has the pleasure of tasting it.</p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><br></p><p style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;"><img src="data:image/webp;base64,[encoded data, 383280 characters]