MURABYAN (RICE & SHRIMP DISH)/ HOW TO MAKE MURABYAN/ POPULAR IN KUWAITI CUISINE

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are easier to store and often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

spices

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: basic spices

Homemade mixes can be healthier and cheaper.

Soak the basmati rice for 25-30 minutes before cooking, adding 1 tsp of vinegar to make the rice fluffy.

Wash and drain the rice after soaking.

Heat olive oil in a large pot.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.

Add minced garlic and sauté briefly.

Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink.

Add the soaked rice and mix well with the shrimp and onions.

Pour in 1 and 1/2 cups of hot water and season with salt and spices (coriander powder, ginger, black pepper, lemon powder, cardamom powder, turmeric powder, seafood powder, cardamom seeds, cloves, dried lemon, and bay leaves).

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the water.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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