A Saudi breakfast is heavy, cheap, and delicious.
The Trinity
- Foul (pronounced "Fool"): Fava beans cooked with spices, olive oil, and sometimes tahini.
- Cost: 5-7 SAR per bowl.
- Tamees: Giant Afghan flatbread baked in a tandoor.
- Types: Plain, Cheese (Jubna), or Biscuit (Crispy).
- Cost: 1-2 SAR.
- Masoub: The "Royal Fat-Maker".
- Ingredients: Bananas mashed with whole wheat bread, cream (Qishta), honey, and cheese.
- Taste: Sweet, warm, and heavy.
Where?
Look for crowded shops with a Tandoor oven outside at 6 AM. Al-Ghamdi is a famous name for Foul shops.
