Honey and honey…a traditional Asir flavor that reflects the identity of the place

The relationship between Honeyand Haneeth in Mahayil Asir Governorate, as one of the truest forms of the connection between man and his environment, as local honey formed an integral element of the southern table, and an authentic complement to the Haneeth meal, which is considered one of the most prominent symbols of the food heritage in the region.

Mahayil Asir is distinguished by its environmental and agricultural diversity, which has contributed to the prosperity of Bees and the production of the finest types of honey, such as: Sidr, Samra, and Talh honey, which are types that were historically associated with social occasions and banquets, and were always present alongside meat dishes, especially haneid.

With the development of heritage events, honey became strongly present in local festivals, through beekeepers’ corners, tasting offers, and linking honey products with traditional cooking methods, which contributed to enhancing the visitor’s experience and linking food heritage to the economy. Local.

Rooted culture

The educator and interest in honey production, Ali bin Saman, one of the participants in the Second Al-Haneeth Festival, who won first place in the world in the production of Al-Majar honey, for which the highlands of the Asir region are famous, and the complex mixtures, confirms that the relationship between honey and Al-Haneeth in Mahayil is rooted in the culture of the place, and is not just a food addition, indicating that local honey was historically present in banquets as an essential element that reflects generosity. The people, and that serving it with Haneeth was not just a custom, but rather reflects an integrated concept of hospitality, as honey is served as an accompaniment to the meal, or as a conclusion to the table, indicative of generosity and the quality of what is offered to the guest.

Bin Samman explained that the environmental diversity in the Asir region contributed to the production of high-quality honey that naturally complements traditional dishes, especially Haneeth, pointing out that this integration gives the visitor an integrated taste experience that reflects the identity of Mahayel. Asir Food.

He added that the presence of honey at Haneeth festivals represents an opportunity to introduce visitors to the nutritional value of local honey, support beekeepers, and link the heritage product to tourism and the local economy, stressing that preserving the quality of honey and adhering to the correct practices in beekeeping is what enabled it to reach international platforms and achieve international awards.

Balanced Nutrition

Local honey adds a special dimension when used with Haneeth, as it balances the fat content of the meat Cooked honey and the natural flavor of honey, in addition to its well-known nutritional value, made combining them an inherited tradition that reflects human awareness of balanced nutrition.

This connection contributed to supporting beekeepers and producing families, and opened new horizons for marketing local honey within a cultural and touristic context, reflecting the identity of Mahayil Asir, and highlighting the richness of its popular cuisine as a cultural and tourist attraction.

The relationship of honey with haneeth in Mahayil Asir remains a witness. Living on the depth of the food heritage, and on the ability of the local heritage to continue and renew, when presented with its authentic spirit and flavor that tells the story of the place and the person.

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