Tharid facts for kids
Tharid
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| Alternative names | Tharid |
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| Type | Stew |
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Arabian Peninsula |
| Region or state | North-Africa, Middle-East and Southeast Asia |
| Serving temperature | Main dish |
| Main ingredients | Bread, vegetable or meat broth |
Tharid (Arabic: ثريد) is a classic dish from Arab and Turkish cultures. It is also known by names like trid or tashreeb. This tasty meal is made by soaking pieces of bread in a warm, flavorful broth. The broth can be made from vegetables or meat.
Tharid is very popular in the Arabian Peninsula. People often enjoy it during the holy month of Ramadan.
What is Tharid?
Tharid is a hearty and comforting dish. It combines soft bread with a rich, savory liquid. The bread soaks up all the delicious flavors from the broth. This makes each bite full of taste.
History of Tharid
Tharid has a long and interesting history. It comes from ancient Arabian cultures. This dish is special because it was mentioned in old Islamic writings. These writings are called hadith. They share sayings and actions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
In these writings, Tharid was praised as one of the best dishes. This shows how important and valued it was.
Where Tharid is Eaten
Tharid is enjoyed in many places, not just the Arabian Peninsula. It is also popular in North Africa, where it is often called trid. You can even find a similar dish called terit in Xinjiang.
The recipe for Tharid traveled to Spain a long time ago. This happened when the Moors brought their culture there. In Morocco, there is a dish called rfissa. It is made by layering cooked meat with thin pastry dough.
In Syria, a similar dish is called fatteh. It mixes roasted flatbread with yogurt and cooked meat. Tharid also reached Indonesia through Arab influences on Malay food.
How to Eat Tharid
Eating Tharid is simple and delicious. The easiest way is to dip pieces of bread into the warm broth. You can then eat the bread along with the meat or vegetables from the stew.
Another way to enjoy Tharid is to stack it. You can layer the bread and the meat in several layers. This creates a bigger, more filling meal.
Gallery
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Lamb tharid, dry.
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Lamb tharid soup.
See also
In Spanish: Tharid para niños
