Al-Maghsh: A distinctive traditional dish from the south of Saudi Arabia
The Maghsh dish originated in the Jazan region in southern Saudi Arabia, and later spread to neighboring regions.
The dish is prepared in a traditional stone pot, a cylindrical pot made of natural stone, which has a long history in the Jazan region of southern Saudi Arabia.
Features of the Maghseen Pot: Preserves the authentic flavour of the food and distributes heat evenly. Helps cook food slowly, preserving nutrients. Adds a distinctive flavour to the food.
You must know how to handle the mixing bowl to avoid breaking it due to heat the first time before using it for the first time:
The mixing bowl must be washed well before using it for the first time and left to dry completely. After that, the mixing bowl must be soaked with oil or ghee (preferably olive oil or country ghee) before using it for the first time. In this way, the bowl is ready for use.
The ingredients of the fraud:
Meat: lamb or goat meat.
Onions - tomatoes - water - salt.
Spices (as desired): black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon.
Some people prefer to add vegetables (optional): such as okra, potatoes, and zucchini.
How to prepare it:
Cut the meat into medium-sized pieces.
Peel the onion and cut it into slices.
Cut the tomatoes into slices.
All ingredients are placed in a maghsh (a cylindrical stone vessel).
Add water until it covers the ingredients.
Cover the pot tightly and place in the tandoor (traditional oven) over low heat.
Leave for 2 hours or more until the meat and vegetables are cooked.
How to present it:
Maghs is served with rice or khmer.
The broth can be drunk as a soup.
You can add some other ingredients such as ghee or yogurt as desired.
Its features:
Maghs is a delicious and rich dish.
Rich in protein, vitamins and minerals.
Easy to prepare and does not require a long time.
It is one of the most popular dishes in Saudi Arabia.
Maghsh is found in many restaurants in Saudi Arabia, especially in the Jazan region.
It can be easily prepared at home. Maghs is considered one of the favorite Ramadan dishes in Saudi Arabia.
Maghs can be prepared using a regular cooking pot instead of the traditional Maghs pot.
You can add some other ingredients such as green beans or chickpeas as desired.
Here is a video explaining one of the ways to prepare the Maghs.
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