Fish Kabsa (Saudi) Recipe

Name: Fish Kabsa (Saudi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg fish fillet, cut into smallish large pieces; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 6 garlic cloves; 1 large white onion, diced; 2 cups rice (I use Basmati and am sure to soak it the required mount of time); 3 cups water; 1 vegetable bouillon cube (I use homemade vegetable stock); 1/2 tablespoon arabic mixed spice (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix); sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted in a dry frying pan; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 kg fish fillet, cut into smallish large pieces
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
6 garlic cloves
1 large white onion, diced
2 cups rice (I use Basmati and am sure to soak it the required mount of time)
3 cups water
1 vegetable bouillon cube (I use homemade vegetable stock)
1/2 tablespoon arabic mixed spice (Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix)
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted in a dry frying pan
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

1
In a large pan on medium heat add butter, onions and garlic; cook until tender. Add Arabic spice mix, mix well. Carefully add fish and allow to cook halfway on each side until lightly pink-white. About 1 minute or less on each side. Remove fish/onion mixture and set aside.
2
Add tomato paste and bullion cube to pan, cook a little then add rice and water. Carefully place fish mixture on top. Raise heat to high and allow to come to a full boil, cover and reduce to low. Allow to cook until rice and fish are thoroughly cooked. Depending on the thickness of the fish fillets and the rice type, adjust timing.
3
Once done, arrange fish kabsa on a serving platter and decorate top with cilantro and pine nuts.
4
Serve with a fresh salad.
5
Enjoy!

773

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg fish fillet, cut into smallish large pieces, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 6 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Fish Kabsa (Saudi) falls under the Seafood 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.

Fish Kabsa (Saudi)

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