Ingredients for Al Kabsa Traditional Saudi Rice Chicken Dish
- Butter
- 3 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Tomato Puree
- 1 (14 1⁄2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- Carrots
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt; 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- Hot Water
- Chicken Stock Cube
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
- 1⁄2 cup raisins
- 1⁄4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- Saffron
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Ground Allspice
- White Pepper
- Dried Limes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- fresh cilantro, chopped
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How to Make Al Kabsa Traditional Saudi Rice Chicken Dish
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, ginger, and spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken simmers, rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a separate saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, 2 cups of water, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring the rice to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked through. Fluff with a fork.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and set aside. Skim off any excess fat from the sauce.
- Gently stir the cooked rice into the chicken sauce. Return the chicken to the pot, ensuring it's coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with toasted almonds, raisins, and fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Al Kabsa!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
27g
Fat
57g
Carbs
17g
