**Saudi Kabsa: A Culinary Journey to the Heart of Arabia**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure to the heart of Saudi Arabia with the delectable Saudi Kabsa, a resplendent dish that embodies the rich tapestry of Middle Eastern flavors. This iconic rice-based dish is a symphony of aromatic spices, succulent meats, and fluffy rice, captivating the senses with its vibrant colors and enticing aromas. Typically prepared for special occasions and gatherings, Kabsa holds a prominent place in Saudi cuisine, symbolizing generosity, hospitality, and the warmth of Arabian culture.
This comprehensive article presents a curated collection of authentic Saudi Kabsa recipes, each offering unique variations on this cherished dish. From the classic Saudi Kabsa with Chicken, a harmonious blend of chicken, long-grain rice, and a medley of spices, to the sumptuous Saudi Kabsa with Lamb, where tender lamb takes center stage, this culinary journey promises to satisfy every palate. Vegetarians can delight in the vibrant Saudi Vegetable Kabsa, a symphony of fresh vegetables enveloped in aromatic spices and fluffy rice.
For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, the Saudi Kabsa Zainab's Gluten-Free recipe offers a delightful adaptation of this beloved dish, ensuring that everyone can savor its exquisite flavors. And for those with a penchant for culinary experimentation, the Saudi Kabsa with Fish introduces a refreshing seafood twist, where succulent fish replaces meat, creating a light and flavorful variation.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, this article provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process of creating this flavorful Saudi delicacy. Discover the secrets of preparing the perfect aromatic rice, selecting the finest cuts of meat, and blending the perfect harmony of spices. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Saudi Kabsa and let its enticing flavors transport you to the heart of Arabia.
EASY SAUDI KABSA (ZAINAB'S) (GLUTEN FREE)
Tasty. Chicken with spiced yellow rice & a nice tomato sauce or if you are tomato free serve it with Recipe #359835 used to replace the tomato puree. Modified from http://arabicbites.blogspot.com
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt and pepper, cook over high heat, turning when golden.
- Rince basmati rice well and soak in cold water for 20 minutes.
- Drain.
- In a deep pan add all ingredients under rice heading, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer covered on low for 14-20 minutes until done.
- For the sauce stir all the ingredients under daqous heading in a medium pot.
- Simmer until well combined over low heat adding additional liquid if needed.
- Serve chicken breast alongside basmati rice with Daqous & a green salad.
- Enjoy.
AL KABSA - TRADITIONAL SAUDI RICE AND CHICKEN
This was the first Arabic dish I ever made and it turned out extremely delicious, a new favorite! Serve Al Kabsa with a fresh mixed cucumber, carrot, lettuce, and tomato salad -- preferably with a little lime vinaigrette. Some fresh pita bread on the side would be nice also. Saudis like their Kabsa with a hot sauce called 'Shattah'. Enjoy!
Provided by EmiratiWife2010
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 2h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Mix together the saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, white pepper, and lime powder in a small bowl, and set the spice mix aside.
- Melt the butter in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken pieces and brown them over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Mix in the tomato puree.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes with their juice, the grated carrots, whole cloves, nutmeg, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and the Kabsa spice mix. Cook for about 3 minutes; pour in the water, and add the chicken bouillon cube.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer and cover the pot. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes.
- Gently stir in the rice. Cover the pot and simmer until rice is tender and almost dry, about 25 minutes; add the raisins and a little more hot water, if necessary. Cover and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the rice grains are separate.
- Transfer the rice to a large serving platter and arrange the chicken pieces on top. Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds over the dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.9 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 422.7 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
AL KABSA - TRADITIONAL SAUDI RICE (& CHICKEN) DISH
Al Khabsa / Khabsa is very traditional. It can be made with many variations - this is just one of them - I hope to post more! Use chicken for this recipe, my others have lamb instead.....I have revised the recipe as of 09/02/09, although when I cook it the amounts are correct - perhaps it's the rice I use?
Provided by Um Safia
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- 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.
- Add tomatoes, carrots, cloves, all the spices & salt and pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes. Add the water & Maggi cube.
- 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).
- Re-Cover & simmer for 35 - 40 minutes - adding the raisins for the last 10 minutes - or until rice is tender.
- 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'.
- N.B: You can also 'finish' the chicken pieces off in the oven by cooking them for 25 - 30 minutes at 180 C whilst the rice is cooking. (but don't let them become dry).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.5, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 344.5, Carbohydrate 52.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.9, Protein 38
SAUDI ARABIAN KABSA (ONE DISH CHICKEN DINNER)
This is probably the most common meal in Saudi Arabia. There are lots of veggies and is the only recipe that you need to make for supper. You may want to include some type of flatbread, but that's about it! This is delicious and not at all hard to make. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Sautee onion in oil over medium-high heat until it begins to brown. Turn heat to low and add chicken pieces, tomato puree, chopped tomatoes and garlic and stir for about five minutes. Add hot water, grated carrot, orange rind, spices, salt and pepper to taste. Turn up heat to medum and cook, covered, for about 20-25 minutes, until chicken is done.
- Remove chicken. Set aside to keep warm. Stir rice into the liquid in the pan, and cook, covered over low heat for about 35 - 40 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove cinnamon, cloves and cardamom or warn your guests to look out for them!
- Put rice on a serving with chicken pieces arranged around the circumference. Sprinkle raisins and almonds over all.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 975.2, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 157, Carbohydrate 118.6, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 15.3, Protein 38.2
SAUDI KABSA
Kabsa is the main dish of Saudi Arabia. While the ingredients may be long, this recipe is anything but hard. Each spice used in this recipe is a popular Middle Eastern spice so the combining spices make this dish about as authentic as you can get. Every home has their own style, this is mine and I hope you enjoy.
Provided by Ya Salam Cooking
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- NOTE: place basmati rice in bowl with water over it to expand, it will not cook and will stay hard unless you do this. Leave for 15 minutes at the least.
- 1. In an 8-quart stockpot on medium-high heat add onions, garlic and. Allow onions to turn golden. Add bay leaves, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon sticks, black limes, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, ginger and ground cardamom. Blend well and allow to sauté for 30 seconds.
- 2. Add tomato sauce and chicken bouillon. Mix well until sauce thickens, reduce heat to low-medium. Add chicken allow to sauté for a 1 minute. Rotate chicken so that it gets all of the flavors. Add water until chicken is completely covered. Bring to a full boil then reduce to low. Cook for 35 minutes covered.
- 5. After the chicken has cooked reserve broth for rice. In a 2-quart saucepan, add rice and enough sauce from the chicken just so that the rice is covered. Bring to a boil then immediately turn heat to low and cook covered for eight to ten minutes. Meanwhile, why the rice is cooking turn oven on high broil. Add chicken to a roasting pan and broil for five minutes or until golden.
- 8. Add cooked rice to a serving platter with chicken arranged on top. Garnish plate with hard-boiled eggs, pine nuts, and raisins.
SAUDI CARROT BASMATI RICE (ZAINAB'S MOM'S)
I give this 5 stars. It's very delicious and a nice colourful presentation. I serve this along with a small whole roasted chicken and a fresh salad. Modified from http://arabicbites.blogspot.com.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 40m
Yield 3 cups, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Also required: 2 paper towels cut in half.
- Wash rice in a sieve until water runs clear.
- Soak rice for at least 15 minutes in a pot of cold water.
- Toast pine nuts in a small dry frying pan until browned a bit. Be careful not to burn them.
- Drain rice and add all ingredients to a large bottomed pot.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 13-18 minutes, still covered.
- Uncover and fuff with a fork leaving it on the same burner.
- Place 3 of the paper towel pieces around the rim of the pot and cover tightly again.
- Use the forth one for any mess or save for later.
- Leave to sit for 20 minutes with paper towels. (This makes for fluffier rice).
- Fluff again and serve.
ROASTED CHICKEN AL-KABSA (SAUDI) (GLUTEN FREE)
Al-Kabsa is considered a national dish from Saudi Arabia. This is my tasty adaption of a recipe found on http://arabicbites.blogspot.com. I serve this with Recipe #369045 and fresh salad.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 57m
Yield 4 pieces, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- De-skin the chicken.
- Season with spices and olive oil.
- Place in a roasting pan and into the oven for 40-50 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with Recipe #369045 or basmati rice.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your kabsa dish taste amazing.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Kabsa is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste preferences.
- If you don't have time to cook the rice and meat separately, you can cook them together in the same pot. Just add the rice to the pot with the meat and cook according to the package directions.
- Kabsa can be served with a variety of sides, such as yogurt, salad, or pickles. It can also be served with a spicy sauce, such as harissa.
- Leftover kabsa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze kabsa for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Saudi Kabsa is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of tender meat, fluffy rice, and aromatic spices, kabsa is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Saudi Kabsa a try. You won't be disappointed!
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