Khabees
| Type | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Arabian Peninsula |
| Region or state | Kuwait, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Flour, oil, cardamom and saffron |
Khabees (Arabic: الخبيص sometimes pronounce as Khabeesa) is a traditional sweet dish from Arab States of the Persian Gulf, and common in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. It is made of flour and oil and is commonly served as a traditional dish for breakfast, especially during Eid days.
Etymology
Khabees خَبِيصْ (or more uncommonly, khabeesa خبيصة) a loanword from Aramaic ܚܒܝܨܐ or חָבִיצָא. The root خَبَصَ (“to mix”) is denominal.
History
A recipe for Khabees was mentioned in a tenth-century Arabic cookbook, Kitab al-Ṭabīḫ (the book of dishes) by Ibn Sayyar al-Warraq.
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