Kabsa Recipe

[stephaniesooenjoyer]

HI wanted to share one of my favorite Arabian dishes: Kabsa! This is a fragrant and flavorful rice dish that's often considered the national dish of Saudi Arabia. It features spiced rice cooked with meat (usually chicken or lamb), tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. It's perfect for a family meal or a special occasion. Has anyone tried making Kabsa before? Would love to hear your tips and experiences!

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces (or 1 lb lamb, cubed)
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups chicken broth (or water)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and golden brown.
2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Add the chicken pieces (or lamb) and cook until browned on all sides.
4. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, ground cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and bay leaves. Cook for a few minutes until the spices are fragrant.
5. Add the rice and stir to coat it with the spices and tomato mixture.
6. Pour in the chicken broth (or water) and add salt to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
7. In a small pan, toast the slivered almonds until golden brown. Set aside.
8. Once the Kabsa is done, fluff the rice with a fork and gently mix in the raisins and toasted almonds.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving

 

[xxscj1678]

Wow, your kabsa recipe looks amazing! Can't wait to try making it at home! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Nutellah_]

This Kabsa recipe looks delicious! Can't wait to try it!