Al Kabsa - Ancient Arabian Chicken And Fragrant Rice Recipe

Name: Al Kabsa - Ancient Arabian Chicken And Fragrant Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken piece; 500 g basmati rice; 2 dried limes, finely chopped; 250 g fresh tomatoes; 250 g onions, peeled and diced; 50 g garlic cloves, peeled and finely diced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped; 50 ml olive oil; 2 tablespoons kabsa spice mix (OR use the following spices, 1 teaspoon cardamom seed, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon cumin); Accompanying sauce Ingredients; 250 g fresh tomatoes; 100 g of fresh mint, leave; 5 g salt; 50 g green chili peppers; water

Servings: persons

1 kg chicken piece
500 g basmati rice
2 dried limes, finely chopped
250 g fresh tomatoes
250 g onions, peeled and diced
50 g garlic cloves, peeled and finely diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped
50 ml olive oil
2 tablespoons kabsa spice mix (OR use the following spices, 1 teaspoon cardamom seed, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon cumin)
Accompanying sauce Ingredients
250 g fresh tomatoes
100 g of fresh mint, leave
5 g salt
50 g green chili peppers
water

1
Slice the onion and garlic, cut the tomatoes in to wedges and chop the fresh coriander.
2
Heat the oil in a casserole dish and add the onions, garlic - saute for 3 to 5 minutes, then add chicken and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the rice and saute for about 3 minutes before adding the tomato, spices, salt and dried limes.
3
Add water just enough to cover the rice mixture and bring to boil, turn the heat down and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
4
Remove from heat, stir in the sultanas and almonds, then leave for further 10 minutes with the lid on.
5
Remove the lid, stir well and serve with the following sauce.
6
Accompanying Sauce.
7
Skin the tomatoes and mix all the ingredients together, season to taste.
8
Serve the Kabsa with the tomato sauce and flatbreads.
9
NB. If making up the Kabsa spice mixture fresh - grind all the spices together in a coffee grinder or a food processor/mixer, or with a pestle and mortar.

1058

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg chicken piece, 500 g basmati rice, 2 dried limes, finely chopped, 250 g fresh tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Al Kabsa - Ancient Arabian Chicken And Fragrant Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Al Kabsa - Ancient Arabian Chicken And Fragrant Rice

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