AL KABSA - ANCIENT ARABIAN CHICKEN AND FRAGRANT RICE
This classic Arabian dish is Saudi Arabian in origin, and is believed to originate from the nomadic Bedouin tribes centuries ago. Arabic cuisine has its roots in tent cookery. Nomadic tribes could use only transportable foods such as rice and dates, or their nomadic stock like sheep and camels in their recipes. As the caravans journeyed throughout the Middle East, new seasonings and vegetables were discovered and added to the existing repertoire. Each new discovery was incorporated into the diet in quantities palatable to a particular tribe - a fact that many cooks believe is responsible for the anomalies found in some Arabic dishes today. You can use lamb (or camel !!) in this dish, but it is more usual to make it with chicken nowadays. I have a recipe posted on Zaar for the Kabsa spice mix needed in this recipe. Recipe #290159
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Slice the onion and garlic, cut the tomatoes in to wedges and chop the fresh coriander.
- Heat the oil in a casserole dish and add the onions, garlic - sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, then add chicken and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the rice and sauté for about 3 minutes before adding the tomato, spices, salt and dried limes.
- Add water just enough to cover the rice mixture and bring to boil, turn the heat down and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in the sultanas and almonds, then leave for further 10 minutes with the lid on.
- Remove the lid, stir well and serve with the following sauce.
- Accompanying Sauce.
- Skin the tomatoes and mix all the ingredients together, season to taste.
- Serve the Kabsa with the tomato sauce and flatbreads.
- NB. If making up the Kabsa spice mixture fresh - grind all the spices together in a coffee grinder or a food processor/mixer, or with a pestle and mortar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 861.4, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 125, Sodium 704.3, Carbohydrate 91, Fiber 17.9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 45.8
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Shane Stevens
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I love the addition of the almonds and raisins, which add a nice touch of sweetness
Beauti Akter Bithi
[email protected]This was my first time trying Al Kabsa, and I was really impressed. The flavors were amazing, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
Abubakah Mbamu
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I especially liked the crispy fried onions on top. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy Middle Eastern dish.
Rao Atish
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again, even if I had to use a different type of meat.
Monika Ater mim
[email protected]This dish was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. I also added some vegetables to the rice, which made it even more flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Sajjad Ladla
[email protected]I found this dish to be a bit bland. The chicken was dry, and the rice was undercooked. I think I may have made a mistake in following the recipe, so I'm willing to give it another try.
Farzana Shaheen
[email protected]The Al Kabsa was a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would recommend this dish to anyone who enjoys spicy food.
fnaf boi
[email protected]This was my first time making Al Kabsa, and I was really impressed with how it turned out. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the almonds and raisins, which added a nice touch o
Jnr “Wisdom” Chapfudza
[email protected]I've made this dish a few times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are consistently delicious. I love the way the chicken and rice absorb all the wonderful flavors from the spices.
File Frp
[email protected]This dish was an absolute delight! The chicken was tender and juicy, while the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The combination of spices was perfect, and the aroma filled my entire kitchen. I will definitely be making this again!