SAEDNEWS: In the harsh deserts of Arabia, where food was scarce, Bedouins turned to any available source of protein to survive. One of these sources was the “ḍabb” (dhub), or spiny-tailed lizard—a creature that lived in the hot sands and was also known as the “fish of the desert.”
According to the Saed News Society Service, lizard eating—which until the 1970s was carried out out of necessity—gradually turned into a habit after the discovery of oil. Today, it is still presented by Bedouins in Saudi Arabia as part of a luxurious lifestyle. This dish is also very popular in the country’s upscale restaurants.
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