Saudi Rice Pilaf (Kabsah)

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   ["Wash the rice thoroughly, and soak it at least 30 minutes.", "Prepare the chicken (trim fat and cut if desired)", "In large pot on a medium heat, add 1 Tb of sunflower oil, and whole spice, leave it for 3 minutes", "Add the chicken, and saute on high heat, until it's no longer pink.", "Add enough water to cover the chicken, let it boil then cover the pot with a tight lid for 30 minutes.", "Drain the broth, in a medium bowl, and reserve it.", "In a clean large pot, add 1 Tb of oil. Saute onion, carrots, and raisins for 5 minutes on medium heat.", "Add chicken, ground spices, and salt, saute for 5 minutes.", "Add tomato paste, stir it well, so the chicken get covered.", "Add rice, 1 Tb oil, and saute again.", "Add the chicken broth you made, and cover the pot with a tight lid.", "Keep it on high heat for 5 minutes, then turn the heat to lowest, and keep the pilaf for 30 minutes, or until the rice absorbed the liquid completely.", "Optional:

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   In a small skillet, add 1 Tb of ghee, when its hot, add almonds , toast then until they are golden brown, and drizzle over the rice."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.