SAUDI KABSA

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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

1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 cup basmati rice, washed and rinsed
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
2 bay leaves
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, diced
6 green cardamom pods, whole
5 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
2 black limes
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cardamom, ground
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 hard-boiled eggs (optional)
pine nuts and raisins (optional)

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.

Sibaphiwe Zomo
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Overall, this was a great recipe. The dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Rafiq Latief
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The end result was a flavorful and impressive meal.


Daniel Semenya
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


shayan bashir
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the chicken was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


DSAN History
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This dish is a great way to experience the flavors of Saudi Arabia. It's a must-try for any fan of Middle Eastern cuisine.


Gwogeya Rose
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I've been making this dish for years and it's always a hit. It's a classic Saudi dish that everyone loves.


Alexus Dolbec
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kgomotso Linda
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Bryan Thato
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This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the flavors and the presentation.


Jawad Ibrahim
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This was a great recipe! The dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Abdoun abdou
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I found this dish to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more spices.


Legend Baker
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the rice was flavorful and the overall dish was still enjoyable.


Morgan Lux
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Other than that, it was a delicious and flavorful meal.


JUNIOR KYAGABA
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to experience the flavors of Saudi Arabia.


Melina Mishra
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This was my first time making Saudi Kabsa, and I was really impressed with how easy it was to follow the recipe. The dish turned out delicious, and my family loved it.


Yvette Stacey
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Hasnain badshah
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The end result was a flavorful and impressive meal.


supar sujon chanel
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The chicken and rice were cooked to perfection, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the addition of the raisins and almonds.


Fantasia Moore
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This Saudi Kabsa was an absolute delight! The flavors of the rice and meat were perfectly balanced, and the dish was so aromatic. I will definitely be making this again.