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Chicken Kabsa

Cultural Context

Kabsa is a traditional dish from Saudi Arabia, often served during gatherings and celebrations. This fragrant rice dish, typically made with chicken or lamb, reflects the rich culinary heritage of the Arabian Peninsula. Kabsa is not only a meal but a social experience, often enjoyed on large platters shared among family and friends. Today, variations of Kabsa can be found across the Middle East, with each region adding its unique twist to the recipe.

Saudi ArabianSAmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
3 cloves garlic
1 lb chicken, cut into pieces
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon Maggi seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups basmati rice
4 cups water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa adds protein while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often more economical.

1

Add cooking oil to a pan.

2

Add ginger and garlic to the oil.

3

Add fried chicken to the pan.

4

Add chopped tomato and carrot to the pan.

5

Add chopped green pepper to the pan.

6

Add spices: 1 spoon of turmeric, 1 spoon of black pepper, 1 spoon of cumin, 1 spoon of red chili, and half a spoon of salt.

7

Add water to the pan.

8

Add more chopped green pepper to the pan.

9

Add rice to the mixture.

10

Add more water after adding the rice.

11

Cover the pan and cook on low heat until done.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonmeasuring cupsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

KabsaMandi

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