KABSA (SAUDI RICE & CHICKEN)
I had the privilege of experiencing this dish in 1979 when my Saudi neighbors invited me over for dinner. They had a spread of their native foods on newspapers on their living room floor and ate the rice with their fingers. Not knowing the proper spelling of the dish made it nearly impossible to find a recipe on the internet...
Provided by Karen Petree
Categories Chicken
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Melt butter in a large stock pot, casserole or dutch oven. Add chicken pieces, onion & garlic & sauté until onion is tender. Stir in tomato puree & simmer over a low heat for a couple of minutes.
- 2. Add tomatoes, carrots, cloves, all the spices & salt and pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes. Add the water & Maggi cube.
- 3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Add rice to the pot & stir carefully. (if you're wanting to brown the chicken in the oven - remove it from the pot now & place in the preheated oven).
- 4. Re-Cover & simmer for 35 - 40 minutes - adding the raisins for the last 10 minutes - or until rice is tender.
- 5. Place the rice on a large serving dish, topped with the chicken & garnished with almonds. Serve with a fresh mixed salad - preferably with a little lime vinaigrette. Saudis like their Kabsa with a hot sauce called 'Shattah'.
- 6. (You can also 'finish' the chicken pieces off in the oven by cooking them for 25 - 30 minutes at 350 degrees whilst the rice is cooking. (but don't let them become dry)
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Billy Dingus
[email protected]I highly recommend this kabsa recipe. It's easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.
Joy Uzor
[email protected]This kabsa is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's a delicious and exotic dish that is sure to wow everyone.
Manish Sada
[email protected]I love the spices in this kabsa. They give the dish so much flavor.
Md Jame
[email protected]This kabsa is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on the weekend, and then I had it for lunch all week. It reheats really well.
MR SALO
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of rice dishes, but this kabsa is amazing. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection.
Kalel Khantavong
[email protected]This kabsa is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some cooked chicken in the fridge, and this is a delicious way to use it up.
Imdad Ullah
[email protected]I love how easy this kabsa is to make. I can have it on the table in under an hour, which is perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ekram
[email protected]This is the best kabsa I've ever had! The flavors are incredible, and the chicken is cooked to perfection.
Sirtaj safi
[email protected]I made this kabsa for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and they all asked for the recipe.
KiKi
[email protected]This kabsa recipe is fantastic! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.