Southern Saudi chef creates millet 'Thareef' biscuit, eyes global market
Chef Bandar Al-Ghanmi has transformed the traditional southern dish Thareef into a modern millet biscuit, winning a top prize and entering an international contest.
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AIChef Bandar Al-Ghanmi said that after transforming 'Thareef' into a biscuit, he won first place in the food gifts category at King Khalid University, and the product has since advanced to compete in an international competition.
Speaking to Al Ekhbariya TV, Al-Ghanmi explained that Thareef is a soft dish made with millet and milk, often topped with ghee and honey.
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He added: "I was able to turn this soft dish into a biscuit," noting that the Thareef biscuit is inspired by a traditional dish from the southern region.