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- Event celebrated the distinctive culinary heritage of Madinah while enhancing the skills of local chefs
- Two contestants were selected to compete in preparing Madinah鈥檚 traditional kabli dish, which was judged by a panel of experts
MADINAH: The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Club in Madinah on Wednesday hosted Cooking Challenge 2 as part of its winter activities in the region.
The event celebrated the distinctive culinary heritage of Madinah while enhancing the skills of local chefs, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
From a pool of 350 club members, two contestants were selected to compete in preparing Madinah鈥檚 traditional kabli dish, which was judged by a panel of experts.
The evaluation criteria included taste, adherence to food health and safety protocols, professional safety standards, creativity and innovation, quality standards, and mastery of cooking techniques.
The challenge featured Chef Alaa Al-Ahmadi and Chef Asmaa Al-Attas with the latter emerging as the winner.
Chef Enayat Khan, head of the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Club in Madinah, explained that the club鈥檚 mission is to unite chefs in Madinah under one platform to exchange knowledge and expertise.
A key focus is preserving traditional Madinah dishes as well as Saudi cuisine as a whole.
Khan highlighted the club鈥檚 diverse pool of national talent, encompassing professionals and passionate amateurs, and expressed the club鈥檚 ambition to display Madinah鈥檚 culinary excellence on the global stage.
Chef Abdul Wahab Al-Dawi, director of public relations and marketing at the Culinary Arts Club, emphasized the richness and diversity of Saudi cuisine, shaped by the Kingdom鈥檚 geography and the integration of animal, marine, and agricultural products.
He noted that Saudi cuisine has made a notable impact at international exhibitions, reflecting its growing global recognition.
He said the club continues to host culinary events aimed at enhancing the skills of aspiring chefs, nurturing culinary talent, and discovering new creators in the Madinah region.