Saudi Arabian White kabsa / laham kabsa / Easy and Delicious

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.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in whole garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add lamb or beef and brown on all sides.

Sprinkle in cinnamon stick, bay leaves, dried lime, cardamom, cloves, coriander seed, cumin seed, and black pepper, stirring to coat the meat.

Pour in hot water and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook until meat is tender.

Remove meat and set aside; strain the broth if desired.

Add soaked basmati rice to the pot with the broth, along with salt.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and cook until rice is fluffy.

Return the meat to the pot, layering it over the rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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