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Araz Madini | Traditional Rice Dish From Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia | TasteAtlas

Madini rice (Araz madini)

(Madini rice, أرز مديني)

Madini rice is a traditional dish from the Al-Madinah region in Saudi Arabia, consisting of white steamed rice topped with tender meat, served in a rich and flavorful broth that gives it a distinctive red color. The madini rice recipe involves marinating chicken (or lamb) in a blend of spices, then cooking it with rice in a pot.


The meat is cooked until tender, and the rice is infused with the flavors of the spices and the meat. It's part of the Saudi Culinary Arts Commission's initiative to highlight and celebrate the unique culinary heritage of each province in Saudi Arabia.