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Laham Kabsa

Cultural Context

Laham Kabsa is a traditional dish from Saudi Arabia, often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. It reflects the rich culinary heritage of the Arabian Peninsula, where rice and meat are staples. The dish embodies a blend of spices and flavors that represent the region's history of trade and cultural exchange. Today, Kabsa has gained popularity beyond Saudi borders, with many variations appearing in Middle Eastern restaurants worldwide.

Saudi ArabianSAmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
ghee 1/3 cup (around 80ml)
cooking oil 1/3 cup (around 80ml)
onion chopped 2 large
cinnamon sticks 4 pcs
cardamom 10 pcs
bay leaves 4 pcs
cloves 15 pcs
dry lemon 5 pcs
ginger and garlic paste 2 tbsp
meat with bones 2kg
Kashmiri chilli powder 2 tsp
coriander powder 4 tsp
turmeric powder 1 tsp
black pepper 1 tsp
cumin powder 1 tsp
salt to taste
tomato chopped 2 large
tomato paste 1/3 cup (around 80ml)
hot water 2 liters
basmati rice 4.5 cup (soaked before 30 minutes)
hot chilli 5 pcs
hot water as required

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is nutritious, while long-grain rice is more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: sugar

Dried apricots provide fiber, while sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

1

Heat ghee and cooking oil in a large pot.

2

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

3

Add ginger and garlic paste, cooking until fragrant.

4

Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, cooking until softened.

5

Incorporate meat pieces and brown on all sides.

6

Add cinnamon sticks, cardamom, bay leaves, cloves, dry lemon, and spices (Kashmiri chilli, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, cumin) to the pot.

7

Pour in hot water and bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.

8

Add soaked basmati rice to the pot and adjust water as needed, cover and cook until rice is fluffy.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmeringsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

KabsaKabsa Laham

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