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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
1.5 kg chicken
2 medium onions
2 tomatoes
7-8 cloves garlic
ginger
3 green cardamom
2 bay leaves
2-3 cinnamon sticks
some cloves
black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
13 glasses water
3 glasses rice

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 1.5 kg chicken pieces to the pressure cooker.

2

Add 2 medium-sized chopped onions to the cooker.

3

Add 2 chopped tomatoes to the cooker.

4

Add 7-8 cloves of minced garlic and julienned ginger to the cooker.

5

Add 3 green cardamom pods, 2 bay leaves, 2-3 cinnamon sticks, some cloves, and black pepper to the cooker.

6

Add 1 tablespoon salt to the mixture.

7

Pour in 13 glasses of water and mix everything together.

8

Cover the pressure cooker and cook for 15 minutes.

9

After 15 minutes, check the chicken for tenderness.

10

Add 3 glasses of rice to the cooker.

11

If necessary, add extra water due to the frozen chicken.

12

Mix everything together and check the salt.

13

Transfer the mixture to a larger pot if needed.

14

Cover and let it steam for 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsteaming

Equipment Needed

pressure cooker

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

KabsaMandi

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