**Chicken Kabouli: A Culinary Journey to Oman's Capital**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with Chicken Kabouli, a traditional dish from Muscat, the heart of Oman. This flavorful and aromatic dish showcases succulent chicken pieces slow-cooked in a fragrant tomato-based sauce, complemented by tender vegetables and fluffy rice. Chicken Kabouli is a symphony of flavors and textures, where the richness of the chicken mingles with the tangy tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and fragrant spices. Accompanied by fluffy, aromatic rice, this dish offers a hearty and comforting meal that embodies the culinary heritage of Oman. In this article, we present two delightful variations of Chicken Kabouli: the classic Muscat-style recipe and a modern twist with a creamy twist. Get ready to savor the authentic flavors of Oman with these culinary gems.
CHICKEN KABOULI (MUSCAT STYLE)
This is an Omani chicken and rice dish. For the Omani spices you can use recipe #492862. The recipe comes from Nestle. They want you to use Maggi brand.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the chicken and water in a large pot and bring to a boil; add cinnamon, spices, Omani spice mix and bouillon.
- Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 30 minutes; remove chicken, then drain and reserve stock.
- Return 9 cups of the stock to the pot, adding additional water if needed; return to a boil, stir in rice, then cook 10 minutes; drain.
- Melt the ghee in the pot, saute chickpeas and raisins for 2 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Return the chicken to the pot, add the rice, sprinkle with the saffron and rose water, add chickpeas and raisins, cover, and coom u til the rice is tender, 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.7, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 651.9, Carbohydrate 80.5, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 20.9
OMANI CHICKEN KABULI RICE
A yummy chicken and rice dish that I modified to my families taste by combining two Omani recipes found online plus my own taste. recipe#492976 & http://therecipegroup.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/omani-chicken-kabuli-rice. Traditionally ginger is added (I blame Indian influence), we don't tend to enjoy ginger in savory dishes so I omitted it. You may add some if you like.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Wash white basmati rice and soak 10 to more minutes depending on quality of rice.
- Wash whole chicken legs keeping the skin on. Add to pot.
- Cover chicken pieces with water and bring to the boil skimming off the scum.
- Add whole spices including loomi as well as sea salt and boil for a further 40 minutes.
- Drain the chicken pieces keeping the chicken stock and shallow fry in a bit of light tasting extra virgin olive oil until golden brown.
- Fry sliced onion in the same oil until golden brown then remove half of them and keep aside for garnishing.
- To the remaining onions in the pan, add tomato paste and baharat spice mix then add 6 cups of the chicken stock after straining. To that add the drained rice.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat and cover for 10-20 minutes depending on amount, quality and quantity. (If it's a cheaper rice it will become softer faster so do 10 minutes and take off the heat 1 minute then check if done).
- Drain raisins then add to a pan with a bit of oil and fry along with the almonds until toasted. Then add garnish onions & loomi powder.
- Put the rice on a plate and arrange chicken pieces on top, garnish with raisins, almonds and onion mixture and a few cilantro leaves if wished.
- I serve it with a raita (yogurt salad) or daqoos (Gulf Arabian tomato sauce).
- Enjoy!
CHICKEN KABULI (MURGH KABULI)
This mild and flavourful dish comes from Julie Sahni's 1980 book, Classic Indian Cookery. She adapted it from a dish served at the Akbar India Restaurant in New York City (which I think is now closed). I am posting this for some former exchange students who are going through severe Kabuli withdrawal. I often make this a day in advance. A few comments. I think Julie Sahni writes some of the clearest recipes on the planet -- and she does so without being patronising. Check out her books (and note that I have abbreviated some instructions slightly). Also, I wonder if Kabuli means the recipe is influenced by dishes from Kabul, Afghanistan. Finally, I have never timed this accurately, so the prep time is a bit of a guess.
Provided by Leggy Peggy
Categories Curries
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Buzz the garlic, ginger, tomatoes and yogurt in a food processor until they are a fine purée.
- Combine the oil and the puréed mixture in a large heavy-bottomed pan, preferably one with a non-stick surface. Place the pan over medium-high heat, and cook -- stirring constantly to prevent sticking and burning -- until the mixture reduces to a thick sauce and the fat begins to separate (about 15 minutes). It splatters some toward the end, so stay alert.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring rapidly, until they lose their pink colour and begin to sear slightly (about 5 minutes), but do not let them brown.
- Add the mace, nutmeg, almonds, cardamon, cumin, coriander, fennel and salt, and mix well.
- Reduce heat, cover the pan and let the chicken cook in its own juices for 15 minutes.
- Uncover and continue cooking for another 15 minutes (or until the chicken is fork tender).
- Stir in the cream, black pepper and cilantro/coriander leaves, and turn off heat.
- Let the dish rest, covered, for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve, reheat thoroughly, check for salt and serve.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality chicken, preferably free-range or organic.
- If you don't have saffron, you can substitute turmeric.
- Be sure to toast the almonds until they are golden brown and fragrant.
- If you don't have a steamer, you can cook the chicken and vegetables in a pot with a little water or broth.
- Serve the chicken kabouli with a dollop of yogurt or raita.
Conclusion:
Chicken Kabouli is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of chicken, vegetables, and spices is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also relatively easy to make, so it is a great option for busy home cooks.
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