Karkade, the Arabic for hibiscus, is used to make a much-loved summer drink also known as Karkade

This recipe is very dear to me as it is an ode to all those bitter-sweet Saudi memories and flavours I grew up with. Summer holidays meant one thing: that it was time to explore the hidden gems of the kingdom. Far from Jeddah to the south, Jizan (also Jazan) is a heaven of fresh produce. It has one of the most stunning views, a lush green valley nestled between charcoal hills, with the most surreal star-studded sky – it’s a place straight out of a fairytale. I spent many nights lying down o