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Iqt

أقط

hard dried buttermilk, grated into wheat porridges such as jareesh

Saudi Arabia Cheese & dairy Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Najdi way of preserving milk: buttermilk is dried into stones that keep for years in desert conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is Iqt?

Iqt is a cheese & dairy from Saudi Arabia: hard dried buttermilk, grated into wheat porridges such as jareesh. Najdi way of preserving milk: buttermilk is dried into stones that keep for years in desert conditions.

Made with

yoghurtmilk

Cooked

fermenteddried

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