Long partial to heavy lunchtime platters of meat and rice, Asim al-Shammari has recently turned to lighter fare from a self-described diet restaurant, swayed by Saudi Arabia's anti-obesity push.

Pan-sear the short rib over medium heat, making sure you seal all the pores around the rib. Add vegetable oil to a pressure cooker over medium heat. Once hot, add half of the sliced red onion and ...

The scent of cardamom-spiced coffee. A steaming platter of kabsa meant for sharing. A freshly made mutabbaq folded on a sizzling griddle in Jeddah. Saudi's food culture is rich, diverse and deeply ...